Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011
Smögen
£102
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£77
| Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 | Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.8% | 52.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £76.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £102.
For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.95 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 £101.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 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
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Only Smögen 8 Year Old 2011