Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Inchgower
£75
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 48.8% |
| Age | 14 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £75.35 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£75.35 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £75.35)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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
Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Inchgower 14 Year Old 2010 Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 900216) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange