Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Aberlour
£120
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £120 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £120.
For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 £120)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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Only Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
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Where to buy
Aberlour 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 1L
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange