Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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.
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£48
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 56.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £47.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Quick verdict
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021