Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyVallein-Tercinier
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£82.95£131
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

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 £131.

For beginners: Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne 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 £131)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£131 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 Vallein?

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoney

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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 96" Grand Champagne

Dried FruitCitricFragant

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