Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Minor Case Straight Rye

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Minor Case Straight Rye
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLimestone Branch
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV48.8%45%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£82.95£58.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Minor Case Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value85/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Minor Case Straight Rye is better value at £59 vs £83.

For beginners: Minor Case Straight Rye is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £58.5)

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Minor?

Minor Case Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

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