Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Deveron
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%40%
Age14 yr18 yr
Price£104£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £104.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£104 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £104)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 301032) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitTobacco

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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