Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons BoisBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryVallein-TercinierThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£125£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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: Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Vallein?

Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 88" Bons Bois

Dried FruitCitricChocolate

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

Old WoodVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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