Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistillerySpeyburnTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age7 yr9 yr
Price£46.95£41.95
Rating5.00/54.75/5

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

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

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.95)

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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

Toasted

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