The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenturretGlengoyne
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£48.42£43.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £43.95)

Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • 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 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

ToastedHoneyVanilla

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

Smokey

Only Glengoyne 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 13799) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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