Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0
DistilleryGlenturretJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£199.95£293.62
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0

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 £294.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0 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 £293.62)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£293.62 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0 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

Old WoodDried Fruit

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Icons 2.0

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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