Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Loch Lomond
£150
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.3% | 57.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £149.96 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £150.
For beginners: Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.96 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 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 Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange