Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£125
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£77
| Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 44.4% | 52.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £76.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £125.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £76.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £124.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) 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 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
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Only Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
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