Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port vs Inishowen

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

Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage PortInishowen
DistilleryDow'sCooley
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£16.95£22.15
Rating4.67/5

Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port

Smoke72/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Inishowen

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inishowen

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inishowen is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).

Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port is better value at £17 vs £22.

For beginners: Inishowen is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£16.95 vs £22.15)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Inishowen

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£22.15 vs £16.95)

Who should buy Dow's?

Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Who should buy Inishowen?

Inishowen suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Dow's 2020 Late Bottled Vintage Port

ChocolateDried FruitMedicinal

Only Inishowen

SmokeyFresh Fruit

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