Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.8%51.9%
Age30 yr20 yr
Price£79.95£128.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value63/100

Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £129.

For beginners: Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£128.95 vs £79.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Ord 20 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt Extract

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