Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Gate
£112
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Gate | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.1% | 43% |
| Age | 3 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £111.95 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £112.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£111.95 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £111.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Black?
Black Gate 3 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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