Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger
DistilleryGlenturretArtful Dodger
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.7%51.2%
Age35 yr30 yr
Price£199.95£179.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger is better value at £180 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 30 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £179.5)

Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +More affordable (£179.5 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — 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 Speyside?

Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger 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

Old WoodDried Fruit

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Speyside 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 4555) - The Artful Dodger

VanillaToasted

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