CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

CRN57 12 Year Old Blended MaltSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGordon & MacPhailSpeyburn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%49.5%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£39.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt

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).

CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 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 £39.5)

Who should buy CRN57?

CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 FruitMalt Extract

Only CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt

Citric

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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