Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryGlenturretInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%54.8%
Age35 yr26 yr
Price£199.95£252.5
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £253.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £252.5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 26 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£252.5 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Sherried

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Inchgower 26 Year Old 1998 (cask 11274) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Cooked FruitCitric

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