Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryGlen GariochDuncan Taylor
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£32.16£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £34.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.16 vs £34.3)

Cons

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

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.3 vs £32.16)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - 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 The?

The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Garioch 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 11083) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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