Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskInchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFlaming PigInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£40.24£47.79
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.79 vs £40.24)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (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

Honey

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateVanillaToasted

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedCitricNutty

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10078) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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