Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%54.2%
Age23 yr18 yr
Price£82.95£76.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is better value at £77 vs £83.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £76.95)

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) 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

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

Where to buy

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

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