Knappogue Castle 1995 vs Glendullan 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Knappogue Castle 1995Glendullan 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryKnappogue CastleGlendullan
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£42.95£43.05
Rating5.00/5

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glendullan 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendullan 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Knappogue Castle 1995 is better value at £43 vs £43.

For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knappogue Castle 1995

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £43.05)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glendullan 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.05 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Knappogue?

Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 12 Year Old 1999 - 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

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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