Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLoch LomondSpeyburn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age13 yr7 yr
Price£48.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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 £49.

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

Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 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 £48.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Inchfad?

Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Extract

Only Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

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

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Where to buy

Inchfad 13 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

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