BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask FinishGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenriachGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.1%47.7%
Age35 yr35 yr
Price£321.75£199.95
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish

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 £322.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£321.75 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 £321.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish

Cooked FruitHoney

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

NuttyTobacco

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