Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£82.95£64.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value77/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold is better value at £65 vs £83.

For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.95)

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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

Old Wood

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

Fresh Fruit

Where to buy

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Distiller's Gold

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