Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 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 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPort AskaigThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50.5%48.8%
Age17 yr23 yr
Price£124.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023

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).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £125.

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

Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £82.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £124.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 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.

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 Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023

SmokeyMedicinalOilyDried Fruit

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023

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

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