Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) 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.

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryZuidamGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%56.1%
Age3 yr10 yr
Price£52.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

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).

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
  • 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) 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 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

ToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

NuttyHusky

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

Fresh FruitHoney

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