Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 4.00
£35
| Flaming Pig Black Cask | Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flaming Pig | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £40.24 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £40.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.24 vs £34.95)
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £40.24)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - 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
Only Flaming Pig Black Cask
Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange