Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryGlen OrdGlenturret
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age7 yr10 yr
Price£38.04£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 0.00).

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £48.

For beginners: Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.04 vs £48.42)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £38.04)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - 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 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyVanilla

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