Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower
£82
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
| Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Big Peat 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £81.59 | £61.85 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
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).
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
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
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange