Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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)Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBenrinnesInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%51.5%
Age15 yr20 yr
Price£99.95£95.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £96 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £95.95)

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£95.95 vs £99.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — 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 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Toasted

Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

NuttyOld WoodSherried

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Where to buy

Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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