Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyDestillerie Ralf Hauer
Region
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%57.1%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£82.95£123.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

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 £124.

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 £123.5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.5 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 Saillt?

Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

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

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73B (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)

SmokeyHay-likeMedicinal

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