Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryMortlachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£38.51£48.67
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £49.

For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.51 vs £48.67)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £38.51)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedNutty

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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