Aberfeldy 16 Year Old vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberfeldy 16 Year OldBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberfeldyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age16 yr23 yr
Price£68.95£82.95
Rating4.73/55.00/5

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value69/100

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

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

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

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 4.73).

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £83.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.95)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

SherriedChocolateCooked FruitNuttyCitric

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

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

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