Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Blair Athol
£35
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£48
| Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Glenturret |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £35.27 | £48.42 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £48.
For beginners: Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.27 vs £48.42)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.42 vs £35.27)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 15649) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy The?
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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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