Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDufftownGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.6%47.7%
Age33 yr35 yr
Price£185.9£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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).

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £186 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£185.9 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 33 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £185.9)

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Dufftown 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 18583) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

SherriedNuttyTobacco

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