Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Nagahama The First Batch

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

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Nagahama The First Batch
DistilleryGlengoyneNagahama
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.1%50%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£176.95£139.95
Rating4.67/5

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value26/100

Nagahama The First Batch

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nagahama The First Batch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Nagahama The First Batch is better value at £140 vs £177.

For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£176.95 vs £139.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Nagahama The First Batch

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£139.95 vs £176.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 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.

Who should buy Nagahama?

Nagahama The First Batch 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

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Nagahama The First Batch

Fresh FruitSherriedSmokeyVanillaHay-like

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