Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
DistilleryLoch LomondMillstone Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV47.1%50%
Age31 yr8 yr
Price£160.64£102.82
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value49/100

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is better value at £103 vs £161.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£160.64 vs £102.82)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£102.82 vs £160.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodMalt ExtractHay-like

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

VanillaNew WoodCooked MashHusky

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