Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful)

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

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.8%51.5%
Age30 yr22 yr
Price£79.95£104.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful)

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 £105.

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

Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104.95 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

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

Old WoodToasted

Only Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2141) (Rest & Be Thankful)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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