Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
DistilleryAultmoreThe Nite Owl
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£35.95£22.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is better value at £23 vs £36.

For beginners: The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£35.95 vs £22.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£22.95 vs £35.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - 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 The?

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaToasted

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