Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBen NevisGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%47.7%
Age21 yr35 yr
Price£147.95£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value34/100

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

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £148 vs £200.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£147.95 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £147.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (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.

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 Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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