Famous Grouse Blended 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.

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch WhiskyBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFamous GrouseThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£128.99£82.95
Rating3.20/55.00/5

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

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

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

Famous Grouse Blended 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 3.20).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £129.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£128.99 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.2 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 £128.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky 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.

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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

Old WoodToasted

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