Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£110
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
| Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) | Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 17 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
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 £110.
For beginners: Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £109.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Eòrna?
Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)