Balcones True Blue Cask Strength vs Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Loch Lomond
£115
| Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Corn | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65.7% | 51% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £115.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £114.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £101.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength 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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland 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.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange