The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee)

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee)
DistilleryGlenturretEssentiae
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£48.42£39.95
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness80/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee) is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

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 £39.95)

Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £48.42)

Cons

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

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 Essentiae?

Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

SmokeyToastedHoney

Only Essentiae Liquore di Caffe (Coffee)

ChocolateSolvent

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