Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyStrathmill
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%56.7%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£82.95£124.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £125.

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 £124.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 21 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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