Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful DodgerInchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryClynelishLoch Lomond
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeScotchSingle Malt
ABV49.1%46%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£165.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £166.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£165.95 vs £99.95)
  • 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 affordable (£99.95 vs £165.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Highland Single Malt 25 Years Old 1996 (cask 5) - The Artful Dodger

Old WoodNutty

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

ToastedFresh Fruit

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