Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Flaming Pig Black Cask
DistilleryInchgowerFlaming Pig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.5%40%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£64.95£40.24
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £65.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £40.24)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - 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 Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateVanilla

Where to buy

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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