Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Glengoyne
£72
| Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 52.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £71.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Quick verdict
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is better value at £72 vs £80.
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
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £71.78)
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.78 vs £79.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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
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Only Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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Where to buy
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange