Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

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

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyDewar's
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV48.1%40%
Age40 yr25 yr
Price£149.95£201.99
Rating5.00/5

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £150 vs £202.

For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £201.99)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£201.99 vs £149.95)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (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 character.

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Blended Whisky #1 40 Year Old – Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

TobaccoNuttyMalt Extract

Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

VanillaHoneyDried Fruit

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