Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
DistilleryInchgowerLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%46%
Age20 yr15 yr
Price£95.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £96 vs £100.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£95.95 vs £99.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £95.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Where to buy

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12516) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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