The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlenturretBunnahabhain
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46.3%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£48.42£41.39
Rating5.00/54.42/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

Smoke67/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.42).

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old is better value at £41 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £41.39)

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£41.39 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old 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

SmokeyHoney

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

ToastedVanilla

Only Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

MedicinalOilyKippery

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