Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%59%
Age23 yr10 yr
Price£82.95£77.65
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) is better value at £78 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 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.65)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£77.65 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) 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

Malt Extract

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

SmokeyKipperySandy

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

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