Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's GoldBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlengoyneThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£64.95£82.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value77/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold is better value at £65 vs £83.

For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.95)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Fresh Fruit

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Where to buy

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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