Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single CaskScallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV64.1%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£61.5£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag 10 Year Old is better value at £44 vs £62.

For beginners: Scallywag 10 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (64.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £44.25)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£44.25 vs £61.5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

ChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

HoneyNuttyToasted

Where to buy

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Scallywag 10 Year Old

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