BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish vs Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Benriach
£126
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
| BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish | Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 50% |
| Age | 20 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £126 | £99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £126.
For beginners: Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£126 vs £99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99 vs £126)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (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
Only BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5959) - Madeira Cask Finish
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)