Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Aultmore
★ 1.00
£43
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 5.00
£50
| Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.7% |
| Age | 11 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £42.5 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 1.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.5 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (1.0 vs 5.0)
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £42.5)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2000 (cask 8188) - 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 Braeval?
Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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