Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
DistilleryMaster of MaltInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%55.3%
Age40 yr27 yr
Price£286.95£294.9
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is better value at £287 vs £295.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£286.95 vs £294.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£294.9 vs £286.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitSherried

Only Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)

Vanilla

Where to buy

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Inchgower 27 Year Old (Special Release 2018)

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