Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch WhiskySpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAuchentoshanSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%49.5%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£34.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.5 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 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 (£46.95 vs £34.5)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 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 Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

NuttyFragant

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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