North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNorth BritishSpeyburn
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV57.1%49.5%
Age15 yr7 yr
Price£43.75£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£43.75 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £43.75)

Who should buy North?

North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only North British 15 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #2 (Signatory)

SherriedOld Wood

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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