Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila CasksSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%49.5%
Age13 yr7 yr
Price£43.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £43.95)

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Tequila Casks

Citric

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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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