Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) vs Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Scotia
£100
| Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 59.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is better value at £100 vs £100.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Only Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Where to buy
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange