Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's
Speyside
★ 5.00
£122
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 48.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £121.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's
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 better value at £83 vs £122.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.95 vs £82.95)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £121.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's 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
Both taste of
Only Speyside 23 Year Old 1996 - Claxton's
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)