Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryLoch LomondJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£35.69£49.05
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) is better value at £36 vs £49.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.69 vs £49.05)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.05 vs £35.69)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 (casks 24+25) (Signatory)

Old Wood

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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