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

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

Amrut PortonovaBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAmrutThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV62.1%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£74.95£82.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Amrut Portonova

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value62/100

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

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

Amrut Portonova

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 4.67).

Amrut Portonova is better value at £75 vs £83.

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

Amrut Portonova

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Portonova 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

VanillaHoney

Only Amrut Portonova

Cooked FruitNew Wood

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

Old WoodMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Amrut Portonova

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

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