Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Courvoisier XO Royal CognacGlenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCourvoisierGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£190£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac

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

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

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

Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac

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).

Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac is better value at £190 vs £200.

For beginners: Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£190 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £190)

Who should buy Courvoisier?

Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac

HoneyFragant

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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