Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%56.5%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£82.95£77.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £78 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 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • 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 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedOilyTobacco

Where to buy

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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