Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022
DistilleryGlenturretQuinta do Vale Meao
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£199.95£157
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022

Smoke72/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022 is better value at £157 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £157)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£157 vs £199.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • 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 Quinta?

Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

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

Old WoodSherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2022

VegetativeMedicinal

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