Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project
DistilleryGlenturretMaster of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.7%46%
Age35 yr21 yr
Price£199.95£199.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project

Smoke72/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value25/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project is better value at £200 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

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising

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 Tonic?

Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project 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 FruitSherried

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

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

Only Tonic Wine Cask Finish Blended Malt 21 Year Old - Master of Malt x The Rhythm and Booze Project

MedicinalVegetative

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