Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberlourSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age7 yr7 yr
Price£40.37£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

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

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.37 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £40.37)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Nutty

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

Toasted

Where to buy

Aberlour 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10976) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

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