Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily DramsGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe NectarGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.3%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£178.21£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is better value at £178 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£178.21 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £178.21)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Irish Single Malt XO Part II - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

SmokeyMedicinal

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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