Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994

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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994
DistilleryInchgowerOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%45.1%
Age16 yr24 yr
Price£99£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £150.

For beginners: Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 16 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £99)
  • 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 Old?

Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

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

HoneyToastedKipperyLeathery

Only Old Perth 24 Year Old 1994

Old WoodTobacco

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