Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 vs Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Glen Scotia
£899
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Bruichladdich
★ 4.31
£599
| Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 | Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 64% |
| Age | 30 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £899 | £599 |
| Rating | — | 4.31/5 |
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Quick verdict
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is rated higher (4.31 vs 0.00).
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is better value at £599 vs £899.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 5 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£899 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £899)
Cons
- −High ABV (64%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 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.
Who should buy Octomore?
Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley 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 Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2
Only Octomore 06.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley