Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s vs Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s
Bowmore
★ 4.80
£199
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mackmyra
★ 4.67
£128
| Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s | Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Mackmyra |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £199 | £127.95 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 4.67/5 |
Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s is rated higher (4.80 vs 4.67).
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £128 vs £199.
For beginners: Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 3 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £127.95)
Mackmyra 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£127.95 vs £199)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 4.8)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Mackmyra?
Mackmyra 3 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 Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Bowmore 17 Year Old - Late 2000s
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