Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) vs Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.5%45.8%
Age18 yr30 yr
Price£83.95£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value63/100

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £84.

For beginners: Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.95 vs £79.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

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

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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 Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Where to buy

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2007 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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