Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower
£82
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £81.59 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £82 vs £87.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£81.59 vs £87.07)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.07 vs £81.59)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - 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 Speyside character.
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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 Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12301) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange