Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryKilkerranThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age16 yr23 yr
Price£75£82.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value67/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release) is better value at £75 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£75 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release)

CitricFresh FruitSherriedSmokey

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Kilkerran 16 Year Old (2023 Release)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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