Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Moray
£33
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £32.75 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.75 vs £44.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £32.75)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)