Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskInchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryFlaming PigLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%56.3%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£40.24£54.88
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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 £55.

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

Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.88 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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

Vanilla

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateToastedHoney

Only Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Fresh FruitCitricCooked FruitYeasty

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Inchmurrin 6 Year Old 2018 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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