FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

FAIR. Oaxaca WhiskeyGlen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
DistilleryFAIR.Glen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryFranceScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV46%54.9%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£52.5£69.95
Rating5.00/5

FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value71/100

FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey is better value at £53 vs £70.

For beginners: FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £69.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £52.5)

Who should buy FAIR.?

FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only FAIR. Oaxaca Whiskey

Cooked MashToastedNew WoodNutty

Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

SherriedChocolateHoneyDried Fruit

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