Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDailuaineSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.4%49.5%
Age11 yr7 yr
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

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

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

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 4.50).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

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 £39.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitVanilla

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