Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag 10 Year Old

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

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Scallywag 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlentauchersScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age7 yr10 yr
Price£34.47£44.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £44.

For beginners: Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.47 vs £44.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Scallywag 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £34.47)

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glentauchers 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11361) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag 10 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNuttyToasted

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