Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBowmoreGlenturret
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%47.7%
Age15 yr35 yr
Price£149.95£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £150 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £149.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (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 Islay character.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Bowmore 15 Year Old - Batch 8 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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