Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

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

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%48%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£48.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £48.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (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.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Blended Malt #2 - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyToastedOld WoodSherriedNutty

Only GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Malt ExtractVanillaNew Wood

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