Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt
Wave Distil
★ 4.00
£48
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wave Distil | Speyburn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Belgium | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 49.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £48.11 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt
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 4.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £48.
For beginners: Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.11 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £48.11)
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Wave?
Wave 5 Year Old August 17th Brutus Single Malt 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
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