Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970sPowers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryBarton BrandsPowers
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBlendedIrish
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£180£195
Rating5.00/5

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £195.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£195 vs £180)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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 Powers?

Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedTobaccoOily

Only Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Where to buy

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