Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%43%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£54.95£40.13
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value75/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £55.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £40.13)

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.13 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyToasted

Only Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 31) (Signatory)

Old WoodVanillaNutty

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