Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and FaunaSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBlair AtholSpeyburn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%49.5%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£57£46.95
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

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

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £57.

For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £57)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna 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 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

Toasted

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Blair Athol 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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

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