Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskLoch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryFlaming PigLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%58.4%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£40.24£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £60.

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

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

ChocolateVanillaHoney

Only Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

New WoodMedicinalLeathery

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Loch Lomond Inchfad 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 1811) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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