Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50.7%48.8%
Age28 yr23 yr
Price£60.43£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £83.

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.43 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £60.43)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) 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.

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

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodToasted

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

Vanilla

Where to buy

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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

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