Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age23 yr17 yr
Price£82.95£68.37
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £68 vs £83.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.37)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£68.37 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

SmokeyMedicinalOilyDried FruitLeathery

Where to buy

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

Glen Scotia 17 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)

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