Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single CaskBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%48.8%
Age7 yr23 yr
Price£62.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

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).

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask is better value at £63 vs £83.

For beginners: Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — 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 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £62.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

CitricNew Wood

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

Old WoodHoneyToasted

Where to buy

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

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

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