Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 4.08
£34
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Speyburn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 49.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £33.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 4.08/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
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 4.08).
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old is better value at £34 vs £47.
For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£33.95 vs £46.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £33.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange