Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Old Grand-Dad
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57.7%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£52.75
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 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)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.75)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.75 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Old?

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOily

Only Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

TobaccoNuttyToasted

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