Islay #3 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Islay #3 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanySpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.2%49.5%
Age7 yr7 yr
Price£47.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Islay #3 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Islay #3 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £48.

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

Islay #3 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.95 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 £47.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #3 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 Single Malt 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 Fruit

Only Islay #3 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOily

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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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