Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory) vs Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory)
Linkwood
£46
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £46.31 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£46.31 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.31)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory) 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 5938 & 5939) (Signatory)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021