Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

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

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt
DistilleryGlengoyneJ.G Thomson & Co.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£31.29£39.9
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £31 vs £40.

For beginners: Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.29 vs £39.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £31.29)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - 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 J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11077) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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