La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande ChampagneBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLa Guilde du CognacThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£125£82.95
Rating5.00/5

La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne

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: La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy La?

La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne 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.

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

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only La Guilde du Cognac Saint Preuil Extra / Grande Champagne

Cooked Fruit

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

Malt ExtractToasted

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