Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Inchgower
£85
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 54% |
| Age | 15 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £84.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £85 vs £100.
For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £84.94)
Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£84.94 vs £99.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 801364) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange