Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48.8%49.6%
Age23 yr30 yr
Price£82.95£134.65
Rating5.00/5

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

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

North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £135.

For beginners: North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 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 £134.65)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.65 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 North?

North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 68601) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Sherried

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