Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x GlassesBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTomintoulThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£120.5£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £121.

For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120.5 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120.5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Fresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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