Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl)

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl)
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Tuthilltown Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV57.7%46%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/52.60/5

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value52/100

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.60).

Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl) is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water

Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.6 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Hudson?

Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOily

Only Hudson Baby Bourbon (70cl)

VanillaNew WoodCooked Fruit

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