Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - 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)Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46.3%
Age23 yr27 yr
Price£82.95£135.86
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - 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 £136.

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 £135.86)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£135.86 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

Vanilla

Only Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Nutty

Where to buy

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

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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