Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%49%
Age23 yr14 yr
Price£82.95£69.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value57/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is better value at £70 vs £83.

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

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 14 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £69.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Inchfad?

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

Where to buy

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

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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