Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured
DistilleryGlenturretSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%57.5%
Age35 yr11 yr
Price£199.95£225
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £225.

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

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 £225)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£225 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

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

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Tawny Port Cask Matured

SmokeyCooked FruitOilyMedicinal

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