Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAultmoreSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£42.03£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.03 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
  • +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 £42.03)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 13731) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

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

Malt Extract

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