Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBen NevisGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.2%47.7%
Age26 yr35 yr
Price£249.95£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £250.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £249.95)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 26 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 176) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoney

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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