Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£32
| Flaming Pig Black Cask | Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flaming Pig | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £40.24 | £32.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £40.
For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.24 vs £32.4)
Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.4 vs £40.24)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Flaming?
Flaming Pig Black Cask 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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - 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
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