Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£80
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin
★ 5.00
£101
| Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 58.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £100.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £101.
For beginners: Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £100.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100.85 vs £79.95)
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
Only Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)