Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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.
Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£50
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £50.02 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.02 vs £49.95)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £50.02)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Macduff 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9873) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021