Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenrothes
£110
| Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Glenrothes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 42.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £110.
For beginners: Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 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 £110)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£110 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 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glenrothes 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 18603212) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)