Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBushmills
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£82.95£84.51
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £85.

For beginners: Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is more approachable (75/100 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 £84.51)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.51 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection 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 Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

Where to buy

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