Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yr18 yr
Price£82.95£120.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

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 £121.

For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is more approachable (70/100 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 £120.5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120.5 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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

Old Wood

Only Tomintoul 18 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

Fresh Fruit

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