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

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 12 Year Old
DistillerySpeyburnTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46.3%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£46.95£39.99
Rating5.00/54.71/5

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

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

Tobermory 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).

Tobermory 12 Year Old is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Tobermory 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.99)

Tobermory 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.99 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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

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