Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Inchgower
£65
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 48.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £64.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £65 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.5 vs £82.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.5)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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
Only Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2314204/2016) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange