Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Inchgower
£100
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £100.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange