Deanston 12 Year Old vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Deanston 12 Year Old
Deanston
★ 4.13
£37

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Deanston 12 Year Old | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Speyburn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £36.9 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 4.13/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 12 Year Old
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston 12 Year Old
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).
Deanston 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £47.
For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Deanston 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.9 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £36.9)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 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 Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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