Black Bottle vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle
Black Bottle
★ 3.45
£22
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£16
| Black Bottle | Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 47.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £21.5 | £16.03 |
| Rating | 3.45/5 | — |
Black Bottle
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Black Bottle
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
Black Bottle is rated higher (3.45 vs 0.00).
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) is better value at £16 vs £22.
For beginners: Black Bottle is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.4/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£21.5 vs £16.03)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£16.03 vs £21.5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.4)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Japanese?
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Black Bottle
Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)