Balblair 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

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

Balblair 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Scallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryBalblairScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.7%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Balblair 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag 10 Year Old is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Scallywag 10 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Balblair 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£44.25 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 9 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 Highland character.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old 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

HoneyToasted

Only Balblair 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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