Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySpeyburnStrathisla
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£46.95£40.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £47.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £40.9)

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.9 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

Vanilla

Only Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Nutty

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