Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch WhiskyBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBallantine'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£120£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky

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 £120.

For beginners: Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 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 £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ballantine's?

Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky 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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Ballantine's Celebration Blended Scotch Whisky

Citric

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

Old Wood

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