Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
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
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Tomatin
£95
| Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 61.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99 | £95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008 is better value at £95 vs £99.
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)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99 vs £95)
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Pros
- +More affordable (£95 vs £99)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
- −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 SMWS?
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008 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
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Where to buy
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange