Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
£4
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Glenrothes
★ 3.78
£5
| Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | The Glenrothes 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glenrothes |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £4.39 | £5.3 |
| Rating | — | 3.78/5 |
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £4 vs £5.
For beginners: Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.39 vs £5.3)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.3 vs £4.39)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 The?
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only The Glenrothes 12 Year Old