Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyPort Askaig
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%45.8%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£82.95£85.55
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

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 £86.

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 £85.55)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.55 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 Port?

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitLeatheryMedicinal

Where to buy

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

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

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