Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAdnamsSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.1%49.5%
Age7 yr7 yr
Price£49.95£46.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value93/100

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

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

Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of 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 4.67).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Adnams 7 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Chocolate

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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