Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - FadandelBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFettercairnThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV63.5%48.8%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£122.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

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 £123.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£122.95 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 £122.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Old Wood

Only Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 4333) - Fadandel

LeatherySherriedChocolate

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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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