Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Johnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.2%43%
Age28 yrNAS
Price£294.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Premier is better value at £199 vs £295.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£294.95 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £294.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

Chocolate

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