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 Malt
J.G Thomson & Co.
★ 5.00
£40

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 4.00
£35
| J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt | Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J.G Thomson & Co. | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £39.9 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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
Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange