Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Inchgower
£106
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Talisker |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 57.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.29 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £106 vs £113.
For beginners: Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£106.29 vs £112.5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.5 vs £106.29)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (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 Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange