Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Spice King (Wemyss Malts)

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Spice King (Wemyss Malts)
DistillerySpeyburnWemyss Malts
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£46.95£39.94
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Spice King (Wemyss Malts)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spice King (Wemyss Malts)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Spice King (Wemyss Malts) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Spice King (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.94)

Spice King (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.94 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Spice?

Spice King (Wemyss Malts) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Spice King (Wemyss Malts)

TobaccoOld WoodNutty

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