Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s vs SPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27)

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010sSPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27)
DistilleryLoch LomondSpeyside
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%55.1%
Age15 yr25 yr
Price£99.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

SPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

SPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £150.

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

SPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy SPEY?

SPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only SPEY 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 27)

Old Wood

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