Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Scallywag 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balmenach
£38
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£44
| Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Scallywag 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £37.73 | £44.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Scallywag 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £44.
For beginners: Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.73 vs £44.25)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.25 vs £37.73)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2002 (cask 8496) - 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 Scallywag?
Scallywag 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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