Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£80
New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£128
| Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 55.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.95 | £127.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64)
Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64)
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 £128.
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
New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.75 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 New?
New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64) 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
Only New Zealand 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 64)