Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970sSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFour RosesSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%49.5%
Age6 yr7 yr
Price£52.17£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

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 £52.

For beginners: Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.17 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 £52.17)
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s

Old Wood

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

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