Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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.

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryTeaninichGlen Scotia
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.9%56.1%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

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

For beginners: Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • 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

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

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