Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£167
| Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | North British |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.7% | 50.7% |
| Age | 35 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £166.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £167 vs £200.
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)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £166.5)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£166.5 vs £199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −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 North?
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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