Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808)
DistilleryGlenturretEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%54%
Age35 yr18 yr
Price£199.95£199.61
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808) is better value at £200 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £199.61)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199.61 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • 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 Ballechin?

Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Ballechin 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 808)

SmokeyLeatheryToasted

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