Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's ReserveGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryWild TurkeyGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%47.7%
Age12 yr35 yr
Price£167.53£199.95
Rating3.50/55.00/5

Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value21/100

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

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

Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve

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 3.50).

Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve is better value at £168 vs £200.

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

Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve

Pros

  • +More affordable (£167.53 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £167.53)

Who should buy Wild?

Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve 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.

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

Only Wild Turkey 12 Year Old Distiller's Reserve

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoneyOily

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

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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