Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
DistilleryArdmoreThe Nite Owl
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.13£22.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - 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 £34.

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.13 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 £34.13)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - 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 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 Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11796) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyOilyDried FruitLeatheryMedicinal

Only The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaToasted

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