Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£74.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.)

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).

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £75 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.)

LeatherySmokeyOilyNuttyDried Fruit

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (Thompson Bros.)

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

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