Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balmenach
£38
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£49
| Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.73 | £49 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £49.
For beginners: Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.73 vs £49)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49 vs £37.73)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - 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 Scallywag?
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 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
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