Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 vs Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Grand Award
£120
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
| Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 | Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Grand Award | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £120 | £99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £99 vs £120.
For beginners: Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99 vs £120)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Grand?
Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Grand Award 12 Year Old - 1979
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)