J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt vs Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended MaltInchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryJ.G Thomson & Co.Inchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£39.9£34.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £40.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £34.95)

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £39.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy J.G.?

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

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNuttyToasted

Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

HoneyCitricMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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