Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryGlenturretDufftown
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%53.6%
Age35 yr33 yr
Price£199.95£185.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £186 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 33 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £185.9)

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£185.9 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — 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 Dufftown?

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

VanillaHoneyToasted

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