Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Bowmore
£100
| Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Bowmore |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Quick verdict
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £100.
For beginners: Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £99.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Where to buy
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange