Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch WhiskySingle Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBowmoreThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%45.7%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£41.75£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £42 vs £55.

For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41.75 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £41.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyCitricFresh Fruit

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyMalt ExtractToasted

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