Reference Series III.1 vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Reference Series III.1Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryReference SeriesGlenturret
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£278.95£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Reference Series III.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value18/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Reference Series III.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £279.

For beginners: Reference Series III.1 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Reference Series III.1

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£278.95 vs £199.95)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £278.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Reference?

Reference Series III.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Reference Series III.1

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

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