Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%45.7%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£84.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
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 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £85.

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

NuttyOld Wood

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

YeastyHoney

Where to buy

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

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