Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Springbank 18 Year Old

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Springbank 18 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanySpringbank
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age23 yr18 yr
Price£82.95£120
Rating5.00/54.40/5

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

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

Springbank 18 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value37/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £120.

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 £120)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Springbank?

Springbank 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Springbank 18 Year Old

OilyLeatherySherriedSmokeyDried Fruit

Where to buy

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

Springbank 18 Year Old

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