Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£82.95£128.99
Rating5.00/53.20/5

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

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

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.20).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £129.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £128.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£128.99 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.2 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 Famous?

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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

Old WoodToasted

Only Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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