Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s 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.
Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s
Hiram Walker and Sons
£36
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hiram Walker and Sons | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.1% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £36 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s
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).
Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s is better value at £36 vs £50.
For beginners: Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36 vs £49.95)
- +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 £36)
Who should buy Hiram?
Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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
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