Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Big Peat 10 Year OldInchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age10 yr20 yr
Price£61.85£81.59
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £82.

For beginners: Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£61.85 vs £81.59)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.59 vs £61.85)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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