Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Egan's Vintage Grain

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

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Egan's Vintage Grain
DistilleryGlenAllachieEgan's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£34.47£46.25
Rating5.00/5

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Egan's Vintage Grain

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Egan's Vintage Grain

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Egan's Vintage Grain is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £46.

For beginners: Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.47 vs £46.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Egan's Vintage Grain

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.25 vs £34.47)

Who should buy Glenallachie?

Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - 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 Egan's?

Egan's Vintage Grain suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glenallachie 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 11187) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Egan's Vintage Grain

Fresh FruitCooked FruitYeasty

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