Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistilleryAuchroiskCopper Rivet Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.2%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£46.3£47.3
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - 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).

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £47.

For beginners: Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.3 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 £46.3)

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - 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 Extract

Only Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeGreen-House

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