Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£224
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
| Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Glenturret |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.5% | 47.7% |
| Age | 35 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £223.95 | £199.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £224.
For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£223.95 vs £199.95)
- −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 affordable (£199.95 vs £223.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
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