The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%54.5%
AgeNAS29 yr
Price£95£106.29
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £106.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £106.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.29 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitToastedVegetativeYeasty

Only Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Old WoodMalt ExtractSherriedNutty

Where to buy

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Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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