Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
DistilleryInchgowerStrathisla
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%43%
Age19 yr30 yr
Price£119.95£87.07
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value57/100

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £120.

For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.95 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 £119.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) 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 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

Both taste of

HoneySherried

Only Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Fresh FruitCooked FruitVanilla

Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

Where to buy

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

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