Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's ChoiceThe Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryDailuaineGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£46.95£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice is better value at £47 vs £48.

For beginners: Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £48.42)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £46.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice 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 The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice

Malt Extract

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToasted

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