Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990sGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBalblairGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.7%
Age16 yr35 yr
Price£150£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £150 vs £200.

For beginners: Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 16 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s

ToastedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

Where to buy

Balblair 16 Year Old - 1990s

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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