Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single CaskTullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryInchgowerTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.8%55%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£69.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £70.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £45.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - 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.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 803621) - The Single Cask

Malt ExtractCitric

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedCooked Fruit

Where to buy

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