Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryBalblairInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age17 yr13 yr
Price£68.12£49.85
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £50 vs £68.

For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.12 vs £49.85)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.85 vs £68.12)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) 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 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

SherriedVanilla

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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