Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Girvan
£214
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
| Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Glenturret |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 47.7% |
| Age | 38 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £213.72 | £199.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £214.
For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£213.72 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 £213.72)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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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