Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskGlen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFlaming PigGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£40.24£32.4
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £40.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.24 vs £32.4)

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.4 vs £40.24)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolate

Only Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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