The Epicurean Cognac Finish vs Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

The Epicurean Cognac FinishInchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThe EpicureanInchgower
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%47.5%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Cognac Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: The Epicurean Cognac Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £46.95)

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Cognac Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Sherried

Only The Epicurean Cognac Finish

FragantFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

ChocolateCooked FruitToastedDried Fruit

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