Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Glenlivet 12 Year Old

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
DistillerySpeyburnThe Glenlivet
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%40%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£46.95£36
Rating5.00/53.95/5

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

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.95).

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £36)

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old 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 FruitVanilla

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

Toasted

Only The Glenlivet 12 Year Old

Fragant

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