Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Bowmore
£117
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £116.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
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 0.00).
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £117.
For beginners: Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.5 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 £116.5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025 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 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 Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2025
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange