Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDailuaineThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.1%48.8%
Age22 yr23 yr
Price£124.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £125.

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

Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £124.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Dailuaine 22 Year Old 1997 (casks 7162 & 7163) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Fresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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