Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection

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

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.8%58.7%
Age30 yr14 yr
Price£79.95£113.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value63/100

Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £114.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113.95 vs £79.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection 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

Honey

Only Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaToasted

Only Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection

SherriedCooked FruitMalt ExtractNutty

Where to buy

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection

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