Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

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

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryGlenrothesAberfeldy
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age9 yr15 yr
Price£45.95£63.29
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £63.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £63.29)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.29 vs £45.95)

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - 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 Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 16451) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt Extract

Only Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

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