Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%45.7%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£89.26£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £55 vs £89.

For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.26 vs £54.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £89.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitVanilla

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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