Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi)

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

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyArran
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.8%57.1%
Age30 yr10 yr
Price£79.95£120.84
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi)

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 £121.

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

Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120.84 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 Arran?

Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi) 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

Toasted

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

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Arran (Peated) 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 3447) - (Adelphi)

SmokeyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

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