CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

CRN57 25 Year Old Blended MaltInchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryGordon & MacPhailLoch Lomond
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age25 yr15 yr
Price£147.5£99.95
Rating5.00/5

CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt

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 £148.

For beginners: CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£147.5 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 £147.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy CRN57?

CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt 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 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

HoneyVanilla

Only CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

ToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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