Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySpeyburnSignatory
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£46.95£47.94
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £48.

For beginners: Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £47.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.94 vs £46.95)
  • 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 Unnamed?

Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Unnamed Orkney 12 Year Old 2009 (casks DRU17/A67 #1+2) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Hay-like

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