Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s
DistilleryGlenturretCurtis
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£199.95£299
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s

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 £299.

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)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £299)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£299 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 Curtis?

Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

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

Old WoodSherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Curtis Sloe Gin / Bot.1950s

MedicinalToasted

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