Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old vs Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year OldGlen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCaisteal ChamuisGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£53.95£39.56
Rating5.00/5

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value93/100

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £54.

For beginners: Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £39.56)

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.56 vs £53.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caisteal?

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

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - 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.

Tasting notes

Only Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokeyDried FruitSherriedNutty

Only Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Where to buy

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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