Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Loch Lomond
£161
| Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 47.1% |
| Age | 16 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £99 | £160.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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 £161.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £160.64)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£160.64 vs £99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Inchmurrin 31 Year Old 1984 (cask 12255) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)