Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

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

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%46%
Age17 yr15 yr
Price£88.95£68
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £89.

For beginners: Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 vs £68)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£68 vs £88.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old 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

SherriedHoney

Only Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Cooked Fruit

Only GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolateToasted

Where to buy

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

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