Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%43%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£54.95£49.95
Rating5.00/53.86/5

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value77/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.86).

Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £49.95)

Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyToasted

Only Auchroisk 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

VanillaFresh Fruit

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