House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar 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.

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky CellarGlen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryThe Whisky CellarGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%56.1%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

Who should buy House?

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar 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 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

Toasted

Only House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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