Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48.8%52.2%
Age23 yr31 yr
Price£82.95£119.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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 £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

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

Old WoodMalt Extract

Only Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 16794) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Fresh FruitOily

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