Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes
DistilleryGlenturretBenriach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%44.2%
Age35 yr34 yr
Price£199.95£254.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £255.

For beginners: BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £254.5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 34 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£254.5 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

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

Dried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

HoneyCooked FruitVanilla

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