Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)
DistillerySpeyburnFilliers
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV49.5%43%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£46.95£34.88
Rating5.00/5

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634) is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Speyburn 7 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 (£46.95 vs £34.88)

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.88 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2634)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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