Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye WhiskeyTennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMichter's DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV55%52.2%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£113.95£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £114.

For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113.95 vs £76.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £113.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Michter's?

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

TobaccoNutty

Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked FruitHoney

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