Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

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

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
DistilleryDistillery 291WhistlePig
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeRye
ABV66.6%43%
Age3 yr12 yr
Price£102.95£124
Rating5.00/5

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value40/100

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £103 vs £124.

For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£102.95 vs £124)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (66.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£124 vs £102.95)

Who should buy Distillery?

Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Who should buy WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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

Vanilla

Only Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

New WoodToasted

Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SherriedDried FruitHoney

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