Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Braastad Alligator Char

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Braastad Alligator Char
DistillerySpeyburnBraastad
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV49.5%40%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£46.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Braastad Alligator Char

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Braastad Alligator Char

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Braastad Alligator Char is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Braastad Alligator Char 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 £39.95)

Braastad Alligator Char

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Braastad?

Braastad Alligator Char 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

Toasted

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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Braastad Alligator Char

LeatheryDried FruitChocolate

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