Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£44
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £43.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £62.
For beginners: Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £43.95)
Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£43.95 vs £61.5)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Only Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)