Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryInchgowerMurray McDavid
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age16 yr17 yr
Price£99£109.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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 £110.

For beginners: Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99 vs £109.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 16 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.95 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 Eòrna?

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitKipperyLeathery

Only Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt ExtractCitricFresh Fruit

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