Arlett Single Malt - Original 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.

Arlett Single Malt - OriginalGlen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryDistillerie Tessendier & FilsGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.1%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£36.5£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Arlett Single Malt - Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Arlett Single Malt - Original

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).

Arlett Single Malt - Original is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Arlett Single Malt - Original is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Arlett Single Malt - Original

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.5)

Who should buy Arlett?

Arlett Single Malt - Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Arlett Single Malt - Original

New Wood

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

HoneyMalt Extract

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