BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes 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 SauternesGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.2%47.7%
Age34 yr35 yr
Price£254.5£199.95
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

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).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £255.

For beginners: BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£254.5 vs £199.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £254.5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 34 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

SherriedOld Wood

Only BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 Sauternes

HoneyCooked FruitVanilla

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

Dried FruitNuttyTobacco

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