Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural StrengthTennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBlair AtholThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV60.9%52.2%
Age15 yr14 yr
Price£120£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

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 0.00).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £120.

For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength 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.

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 Fruit

Only Blair Athol 15 Year Old 2009 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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

ToastedVanillaHoney

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