Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyThe London Distillery Company
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45.7%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£54.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl is better value at £45 vs £55.

For beginners: The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £44.95)

The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £54.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Yeasty

Only The Golden Union English Blended Whisky, 70cl

Vanilla

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