Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.4%49.5%
Age9 yr7 yr
Price£49.95£46.95
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value20/100

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

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 1.00).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 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 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

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToastedHoney

Where to buy

Craigellachie 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

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