Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryArdmoreThe Epicurean
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%58.6%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£38.59£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £48.

For beginners: Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£38.59 vs £47.89)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £38.59)

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - 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 Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Ardmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11094) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractNew Wood

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SherriedChocolate

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