Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star SpiritsSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySouth Star SpiritsSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%49.5%
Age10 yr7 yr
Price£47.24£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits

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).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £47.

For beginners: Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.24 vs £46.95)
  • 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 affordable (£46.95 vs £47.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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