Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%50%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£82.95£93.45
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £93.

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)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £93.45)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.45 vs £82.95)
  • 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 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

Vanilla

Only Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Dried Fruit

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1986 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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