Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990sBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBushmillsThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age10 yr23 yr
Price£99.99£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s

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 £100.

For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s

Fresh Fruit

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

Old WoodToasted

Where to buy

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