Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970sJapanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHaller'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%47.7%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£240£178.95
Rating5.00/53.40/5

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value19/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.40).

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £179 vs £240.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£240 vs £178.95)

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£178.95 vs £240)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.4 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (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 Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

TobaccoOily

Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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