Tobermory 12 Year Old vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tobermory 12 Year OldSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTobermorySpeyburn
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%49.5%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£39.99£46.95
Rating4.71/55.00/5

Tobermory 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

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

Tobermory 12 Year Old

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 4.71).

Tobermory 12 Year Old is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Tobermory 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.99 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.99)

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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

Malt Extract

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