Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bushmills 16 Year Old

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bushmills 16 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBushmills
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yr16 yr
Price£82.95£73.95
Rating5.00/54.66/5

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Bushmills 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value63/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.66).

Bushmills 16 Year Old is better value at £74 vs £83.

For beginners: Bushmills 16 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £73.95)

Bushmills 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£73.95 vs £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Bushmills 16 Year Old

SherriedNuttyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Bushmills 16 Year Old

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