Glen Elgin 12 Year Old vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year OldSpeyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen ElginSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%49.5%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£44.9£46.95
Rating3.89/55.00/5

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value87/100

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

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

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

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 3.89).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.9 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.9)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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