Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Strathmill
£44
| Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copper Rivet Distillery | Strathmill |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £47.3 | £43.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £47.
For beginners: Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £43.95)
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£43.95 vs £47.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 12811) - 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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