Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Inchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.7%59.1%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£49.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitChocolateOily

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 811028) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Cooked FruitVanillaOld Wood

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