Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & RuddSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age9 yr7 yr
Price£55.45£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.45 vs £46.95)
  • 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 affordable (£46.95 vs £55.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 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

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 900640) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

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