GlenAllachie 15 Year Old vs Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

GlenAllachie 15 Year OldInchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryGlenAllachieInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.2%
Age15 yr17 yr
Price£68£88.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £89.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£68 vs £88.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 vs £68)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Cooked Fruit

Where to buy

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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