Smögen 8 Year Old - Batch 2 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 - Batch 2Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySmögenThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountrySwedenAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV59.8%52.2%
Age8 yr14 yr
Price£115.24£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Smögen 8 Year Old - Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Smögen 8 Year Old - Batch 2

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 £115.

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 - Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.24 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 £115.24)
  • +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 - Batch 2 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

Cooked FruitToastedHoney

Only Smögen 8 Year Old - Batch 2

SmokeySherried

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

Vanilla

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