Blanton's Gold Edition vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Blanton's Gold EditionBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBlanton'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV51.5%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£105£82.95
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Blanton's Gold Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value45/100

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

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

Blanton's Gold Edition

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 4.75).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £105.

For beginners: Blanton's Gold Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blanton's Gold Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £105)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blanton's?

Blanton's Gold Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Blanton's Gold Edition

New Wood

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

Old WoodMalt Extract

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