Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 BlendGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpringbankGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£150£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

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).

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend is better value at £150 vs £200.

For beginners: Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Tobacco

Only Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2017 Blend

Malt ExtractToasted

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

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNutty

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