Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

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

Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenrothes
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%40%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£5.49£5.3
Rating3.78/5

Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is better value at £5 vs £5.

For beginners: The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.49 vs £5.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£5.3 vs £5.49)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Drinks?

Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 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 Other Scotch character.

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyFresh FruitHoney

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old WoodNuttyToasted

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