Balblair 18 Year Old vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 18 Year Old
Balblair
★ 5.00
£124
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£77
| Balblair 18 Year Old | Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 52.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £123.5 | £76.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 18 Year Old
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair 18 Year Old
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £124.
For beginners: Balblair 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balblair 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£123.5 vs £76.95)
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £123.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 18 Year Old 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 18 Year Old
Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)