Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland WhiskyGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBalblairGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£166£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

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).

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky is better value at £166 vs £200.

For beginners: Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£166 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £166)

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

Toasted

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

NuttyTobacco

Where to buy

Balblair 2008 / 17 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

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

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