Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyAllt-á-Bhainne
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%46%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£54.95£51.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £52 vs £55.

For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £51.95)

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

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

YeastyHoneyToasted

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitVanillaHay-likeFragant

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