Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryAultmoreJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.8%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£49.95£39.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.9 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old – Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

HoneyOld Wood

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

ChocolateNutty

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