Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDufftownGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.6%47.7%
Age27 yr35 yr
Price£241.77£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £242.

For beginners: Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£241.77 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 £241.77)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 27 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Dufftown 27 Year Old 1998 - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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