Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) vs Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryKilkerranThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%49.3%
Age8 yr6 yr
Price£47.95£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £35 vs £48.

For beginners: Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.95 vs £34.95)

Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £47.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside #3 6 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.

Tasting notes

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyToasted

Only Speyside #3 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeastyVanilla

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