Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Meikle Tòir The Sherry One
DistilleryFettercairnGlenAllachie
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yr5 yr
Price£40.95£43
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £43.

For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £43)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43 vs £40.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2008 (cask 13058) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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