Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
£96
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£100
| Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £95.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Quick verdict
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £96 vs £100.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£95.95 vs £99.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £95.95)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Where to buy
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange