Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s vs Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

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

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000sInchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask
DistilleryGolden SunLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV40%64.1%
Age6 yr9 yr
Price£50£61.5
Rating5.00/5

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

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 £62.

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 £61.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (64.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£61.5 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 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask 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

Cooked Fruit

Only Golden Sun 6 Year Old Bourbon - 2000s

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToasted

Only Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Where to buy

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Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

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