Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s vs Tobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010sTobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLoch LomondTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46.7%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£99.95£104.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

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

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £105.

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 £104.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£104.95 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Honey

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tobermory 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 13910) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeatherySmokeyDried Fruit

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