GlenAllachie 18 Year Old vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

GlenAllachie 18 Year OldBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenAllachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£132.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

GlenAllachie 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £133.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£132.95 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £132.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 18 Year Old 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only GlenAllachie 18 Year Old

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaMalt Extract

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