Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

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

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Scallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.6%46%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£47.95£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag 10 Year Old is better value at £44 vs £48.

For beginners: Scallywag 10 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.95 vs £44.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£44.25 vs £47.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smokey

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

SherriedHoneyNutty

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