Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Garioch
£35
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Speyburn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £35.07 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £35 vs £47.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.07 vs £46.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.07)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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