Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryStrathislaGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£40.9£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - 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).

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £48.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.9 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

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 £40.9)

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - 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.

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 Strathisla 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitNutty

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

SmokeyVanilla

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