Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition)
DistilleryGlenturretMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yr40 yr
Price£199.95£194.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value15/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition) is better value at £195 vs £200.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £194.95)

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£194.95 vs £199.95)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 35 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition) 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

Both taste of

Dried FruitSherried

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

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (1st Edition)

HoneyVanillaToasted

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