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

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

Bulleit RyeSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBulleitSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45%49.5%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£35.95£46.95
Rating4.53/55.00/5

Bulleit Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

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

Bulleit Rye

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 4.53).

Bulleit Rye is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Bulleit Rye is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bulleit Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.95)

Who should buy Bulleit?

Bulleit Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Toasted

Only Bulleit Rye

CitricNew Wood

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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Bulleit Rye

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

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