Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryDailuaineGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.4%50%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£39.95£48.42
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) 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.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Dailuaine 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smokey

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