Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGirvanGlenturret
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48.2%47.7%
Age47 yr35 yr
Price£155.61£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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).

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £156 vs £200.

For beginners: Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£155.61 vs £199.95)
  • +Longer maturation (47 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £155.61)

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Only Girvan 47 Year Old 1965 (cask 9487) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedOily

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

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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