Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Ord
£35
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Glen Ord |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £34.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £45.
For beginners: Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.6)
Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.6 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - 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.
Tasting notes
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