Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%55%
Age8 yr11 yr
Price£54.95£78.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £55 vs £79.

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 affordable (£54.95 vs £78.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.95 vs £54.95)
  • 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

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

YeastyMalt Extract

Only Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

SherriedFresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

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

Aberlour 11 Year Old 2014 - Ace of Speys (Uncharted Whisky)

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