Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
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
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Ardmore
£85
| Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
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 £85.
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Ardmore 10 Year Old 2015 - Pedro Ximénez Finish (Integrity Malts)