Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAberlourThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£101£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £101.

For beginners: Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£101 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 £101)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitNew Wood

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

Old WoodMalt Extract

Where to buy

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

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