Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish
£136

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
| Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Inchgower |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £136.45 | £99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £136.
For beginners: Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£136.45 vs £99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99 vs £136.45)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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
Both taste of
Only Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)