Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyCaol Ila
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£82.95£105
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

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 £105.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £105)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£105 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

SmokeyNuttyCitric

Where to buy

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

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

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