Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011 vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryBruichladdichLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£150£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £150.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime - Fèis Ìle 2011

SmokeyHay-like

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

HoneyToasted

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