Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
★ 4.50
£35
The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
The Nite Owl
★ 5.00
£23
| Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | The Nite Owl Blended Scotch | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | The Nite Owl |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £35 | £22.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
Quick verdict
The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is better value at £23 vs £35.
For beginners: The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£35 vs £22.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£22.95 vs £35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11536) - 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 2008 (cask 11536) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only The Nite Owl Blended Scotch