Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Balblair
£150
| Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Balblair |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 43% |
| Age | 35 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £150 vs £200.
For beginners: Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 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 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Balblair?
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Where to buy
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange