Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch)
Caol Ila
£78
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch) | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 48.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £77.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch) is better value at £78 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch) 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 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
Only Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch)
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 5391 (Bladnoch)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange