The Glenrothes 12 Year Old vs Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Glenrothes 12 Year OldDailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenrothesDailuaine
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£5.3£4.42
Rating3.78/5

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £4 vs £5.

For beginners: The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.3 vs £4.42)

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.42 vs £5.3)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

NuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old

Old Wood

Explore more