Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
Port Askaig
£86
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 48.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £85.55 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
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 £86.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£85.55 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 £85.55)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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 Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange