Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium
Glenfarclas
£155
| Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 32% |
| Age | 16 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £99 | £154.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £155.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99 vs £154.71)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£154.71 vs £99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium 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
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Glenfarclas 22 Year Old - The Spirit of the Millennium