Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistillerySpeyburnGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£38.59£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas 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).

Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £48.

For beginners: Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.59 vs £48.42)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £38.59)

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas 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 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

Honey

Only Speyburn 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Dougas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

SmokeyToastedVanilla

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