BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020 vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%52.2%
Age21 yr14 yr
Price£117.76£76.95
Rating4.33/55.00/5

BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value37/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £118.

For beginners: BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£117.76 vs £76.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £117.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020 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

Cooked FruitVanilla

Only BenRiach 21 Year Old - Pre 2020

SherriedOld Wood

Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedHoney

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