Aberfeldy 16 Year Old vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Aberfeldy
★ 4.73
£69
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Aberfeldy 16 Year Old | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £68.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.73/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
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 4.73).
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £83.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£68.95 vs £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.95)
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange