Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberfeldyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52.5%48.8%
Age12 yr23 yr
Price£59.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

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).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) is better value at £60 vs £83.

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • 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 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £59.95)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2013 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

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

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