Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBowmoreThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age12 yr23 yr
Price£99.99£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

Smoke65/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

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 £100.

For beginners: Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Only Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

SmokeyKipperyOilyDried FruitLeathery

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

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

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