Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathmill
£128
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£77
| Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice | Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52% | 52.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £127.7 | £76.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £128.
For beginners: Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.7 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 £127.7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 1530) - Mackillop's Choice suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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