Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky ExchangeGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryRenaissanceGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£175£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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).

Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £175 vs £200.

For beginners: Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£175 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £175)

Who should buy Renaissance?

Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Sherried

Only Renaissance Rum 2018 / Fino Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Fresh FruitCitricVegetative

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

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

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