Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryInchgowerDuncan Taylor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age14 yr10 yr
Price£41.75£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £42.

For beginners: Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.75 vs £34.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£34.3 vs £41.75)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 The?

The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 801175 & 801188) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only The Big Smoke 46

Smokey

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