Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glentauchers
£286
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
| Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.7% | 47.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £286.1 | £199.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (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 £286.
For beginners: Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.1 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 £286.1)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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
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