Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryAultmoreTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%55%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£35.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £46.

For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £45.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£45.95 vs £35.95)

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 Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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

Sherried

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

Dried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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