Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£32
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Ardmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.9% |
| Age | 6 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £32.16 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £45.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.16 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £32.16)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 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.
Tasting notes
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