Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryHighland ParkDuncan Taylor
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£30.95£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £31 vs £34.

For beginners: Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£30.95 vs £34.3)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Big Smoke 46

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 (£34.3 vs £30.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy The?

The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Highland Park 10 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

MedicinalDried Fruit

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