Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfarclasSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%49.5%
Age10 yr7 yr
Price£45.17£46.95
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value96/100

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

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

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)

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 4.33).

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £45 vs £47.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£45.17 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £45.17)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Glenfarclas 10 Year Old (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

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

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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