Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV52.2%57.8%
Age14 yr27 yr
Price£76.95£112.6
Rating5.00/5

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £113.

For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £112.6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 14 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£112.6 vs £76.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked Fruit

Only Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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