Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryGlengoyneTyrconnell
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£56.5£67.63
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £57 vs £68.

For beginners: Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£56.5 vs £67.63)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.63 vs £56.5)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - 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.

Who should buy Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

CitricVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToastedNutty

Where to buy

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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