Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand ChampagneBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryVallein-TercinierThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£131£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £131.

For beginners: Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£131 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £131)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Vallein?

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

Dried FruitCitricFragant

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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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