Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£309
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
| Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 47.7% |
| Age | 28 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £309.18 | £199.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £309.
For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£309.18 vs £199.95)
- −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 affordable (£199.95 vs £309.18)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 28 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 4216173) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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