Lark Single Malt Cask Strength vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lark Single Malt Cask Strength
Lark Distillery
★ 4.00
£106
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Lark Single Malt Cask Strength | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lark Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £105.62 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lark Single Malt Cask Strength
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Lark Single Malt Cask Strength
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 4.00).
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £106.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Lark Single Malt Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.62 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £105.62)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lark?
Lark Single Malt Cask Strength 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 Lark Single Malt Cask Strength
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)