Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old vs Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year OldInchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCaisteal ChamuisInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£53.95£41.75
Rating5.00/5

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value93/100

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £54.

For beginners: Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £41.75)

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.75 vs £53.95)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caisteal?

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokeyDried FruitSherriedNutty

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedOily

Where to buy

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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