Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryGlenturretDecadent Drinks
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.7%51.4%
Age35 yr31 yr
Price£199.95£238.26
Rating5.00/5

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

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

SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks)

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 £238.

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 £238.26)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 31 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£238.26 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 SideBurn?

SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks) 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

SherriedNutty

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

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only SideBurn 31 Year Old V.92 & V.93 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.95 (Decadent Drinks)

HoneyToastedVanilla

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