Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryConnemaraGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.7%
Age17 yr35 yr
Price£195£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

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).

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112) is better value at £195 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£195 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £195)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Connemara?

Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 WoodTobacco

Only Connemara 17 Year Old 1992 (cask 112)

SmokeyLeathery

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

Dried FruitSherriedNutty

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