Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s vs Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000sInchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGolden SunLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV40%48.5%
Age6 yr9 yr
Price£50£55
Rating5.00/5

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£50 vs £55)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£55 vs £50)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Golden?

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s 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 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

New WoodCooked FruitToasted

Only Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

Where to buy

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

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