Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£45
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Speyburn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ruadh?
Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)