Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%66%
Age23 yr11 yr
Price£82.95£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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 £120.

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 £120)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (66%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 30.125) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateDried Fruit

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