BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus PeatedGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.7%
Age25 yr35 yr
Price£225£199.95
Rating4.43/55.00/5

BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated

Smoke68/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value20/100

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

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

BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated

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 4.43).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £225.

For beginners: BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £225)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated 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 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 BenRiach 25 Year Old Authenticus Peated

SmokeyHoneyLeatheryMedicinal

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

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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