Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£35
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.63 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £47.
For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.63 vs £47.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £34.63)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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