Scallywag Year of The Dog 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.

Scallywag Year of The DogGlen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryScallywagGlen Scotia
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%56.1%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£51.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag Year of The Dog

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Scallywag Year of The Dog

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 £52.

For beginners: Scallywag Year of The Dog is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Scallywag Year of The Dog

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 vs £49.95)
  • 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £51.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag Year of The Dog 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 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

ToastedHoney

Only Scallywag Year of The Dog

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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