Port Askaig 14 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.
Port Askaig 14 Year Old
Port Askaig
★ 4.50
£68
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Port Askaig 14 Year Old | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 48.8% |
| Age | 14 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £67.82 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 14 Year Old
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Askaig 14 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 4.50).
Port Askaig 14 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £83.
For beginners: Port Askaig 14 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 14 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£67.82 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £67.82)
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 14 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Port Askaig 14 Year Old
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Port Askaig 14 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