Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020 vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlengoyneThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48.8%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£99.99£82.95
Rating4.23/55.00/5

Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value42/100

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

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020

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 4.23).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £100.

For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old - Pre 2020

Fresh Fruit

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

Old WoodMalt Extract

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