Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) vs Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Booker's
★ 4.70
£85
Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Glenturret
£110
| Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) | Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Booker's | Glenturret |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.4% | 54.8% |
| Age | 7 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £110 |
| Rating | 4.70/5 | — |
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Quick verdict
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is better value at £85 vs £110.
For beginners: Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £110)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110 vs £84.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Booker's?
Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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.
Tasting notes
Only Booker's True Barrel Bourbon (Batch 2024-01E)
Only Glenturret 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection