Meikle Tòir The Sherry One vs Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Meikle Tòir The Sherry OneGlengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenAllachieGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age5 yr7 yr
Price£43£31.29
Rating5.00/5

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £31 vs £43.

For beginners: Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

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 (£43 vs £31.29)

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.29 vs £43)
  • +Longer maturation (7 vs 5 years)

Cons

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

Who should buy Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - 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.

Tasting notes

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Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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