Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

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

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky
DistilleryArdbegGlen Flagler
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.1%40%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£724.95£699
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value7/100

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky is better value at £699 vs £725.

For beginners: Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£724.95 vs £699)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £724.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 24 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 Islay character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeastyHay-like

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