Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryStrathmillCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.2%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£43.95£47.3
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £43.95)

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - 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.

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

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