Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age30 yr23 yr
Price£113.76£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £114.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£113.76 vs £82.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £113.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Old WoodToastedHoney

Only Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt Extract

Where to buy

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt cask (Douglas Laing)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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