Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.8%53.4%
Age30 yr14 yr
Price£79.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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 £100.

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

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £79.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokeyKipperyMalt ExtractCooked FruitSherried

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