Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12
Smögen
£154
| Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 61% |
| Age | 35 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £153.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12 is better value at £154 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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £153.6)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£153.6 vs £199.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — 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 Smögen?
Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12 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
Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Smögen 8 Year Old 2011 (cask 48/2011) - Single Cask Edition No. 12