Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDWBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryVaudonThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£137£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW

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 £137.

For beginners: Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£137 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 £137)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Vaudon?

Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Vaudon Cask 78+80 / Through The Grapevine Cognac / LMDW

CitricFragantFresh Fruit

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

Old WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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