Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age23 yr30 yr
Price£82.95£134.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)

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 £135.

For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £134.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)

SherriedCooked FruitNutty

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