Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87

Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Inchgower
£100
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £87.07 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
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 £100.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £99.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s 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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Where to buy
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange