Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48.8%48.7%
Age23 yr25 yr
Price£82.95£119.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 £119.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

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

Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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