Minor Case Straight Rye vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Minor Case Straight RyeBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLimestone BranchThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV45%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£58.5£82.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Minor Case Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value85/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Minor Case Straight Rye is better value at £59 vs £83.

For beginners: Minor Case Straight Rye is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £58.5)

Who should buy Minor?

Minor Case Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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