Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryInchgowerBunnahabhain
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%56.5%
Age16 yr19 yr
Price£99£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke66/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value51/100

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £150.

For beginners: Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 £149.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 16 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.95 vs £99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

HoneyToastedKipperyLeathery

Only Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ChocolateNutty

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