Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£127
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£80
| Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.8% | 45.8% |
| Age | 22 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £127.39 | £79.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £127.
For beginners: Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.39 vs £79.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1996 (batch 18/071) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Tasting notes
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