Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

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

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
DistilleryAberfeldyLocke's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£47.95£50.45
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £50.

For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £50.45)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.45 vs £47.95)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 15275) - 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 Locke's?

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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