Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Linkwood
£50
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
| Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 54.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £50.34 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £50 vs £70.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +More affordable (£50.34 vs £69.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £50.34)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
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