Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£121
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £120.57 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £121.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.57 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange