Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskInchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFlaming PigInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£40.24£64.95
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (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 £65.

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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £40.24)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateVanilla

Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10880) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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