Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£35
| Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathdearn | Allt-á-Bhainne |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £45.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.95)
Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 10985) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of