Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat Halloween Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glentauchers
£40
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£49
| Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat Halloween Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.69 | £48.67 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £49.
For beginners: Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.69 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 £39.69)
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - 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 Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12601) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Big Peat Halloween Edition