The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 AppsSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGirvanSpeyburn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV42%49.5%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£45.34£46.95
Rating3.50/55.00/5

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value77/100

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

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

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

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 3.50).

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£45.34 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £45.34)

Who should buy The?

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

New Wood

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

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