Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Lark Single Malt Cask Strength

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Lark Single Malt Cask Strength
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLark Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%58%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£82.95£105.62
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Lark Single Malt Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner25/100
Value38/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lark Single Malt Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £106.

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 £105.62)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lark Single Malt Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105.62 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Lark?

Lark Single Malt Cask Strength 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

Old WoodVanilla

Only Lark Single Malt Cask Strength

SmokeyChocolate

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