GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish vs Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood FinishBlended Malt #3 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenAllachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%47.1%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£49.9£77.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value64/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is better value at £50 vs £78.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £77.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£77.95 vs £49.9)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish 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.

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #3 21 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 GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Malt ExtractVanillaNew Wood

Only Blended Malt #3 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

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