Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' SelectionBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.6%48.8%
Age12 yr23 yr
Price£74.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection is better value at £75 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

FragantHay-like

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanilla

Where to buy

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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