Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Old Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryDailuaineOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.23£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Old Perth Number 1 Release is better value at £28 vs £34.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.23 vs £27.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £34.23)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - 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 Old?

Old Perth Number 1 Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 16440) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

VanillaNutty

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