Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac
DistilleryGlenturretChateau de Lacquy
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£199.95£269
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac

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 £269.

For beginners: Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac is more approachable (85/100 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 £269)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£269 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 Chateau?

Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac 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

Dried FruitTobacco

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

Old WoodSherriedNutty

Only Chateau de Lacquy 30 Year Old / Bas Armagnac

ChocolateHoney

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