Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.6%47.7%
Age34 yr35 yr
Price£185.13£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value27/100

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

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

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) is better value at £185 vs £200.

For beginners: Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£185.13 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 34 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £185.13)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Benriach 34 Year Old 1977 (Adelphi)

Toasted

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

Tobacco

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