Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskInchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFlaming PigInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£40.24£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £40.

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

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

  • More expensive (£40.24 vs £39.95)

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £40.24)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - 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

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateVanilla

Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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