Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%64.1%
Age23 yr9 yr
Price£82.95£61.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask is better value at £62 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 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £61.5)

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.5 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (64.1%) — 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask 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

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitChocolateCooked Fruit

Where to buy

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

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