Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Ben Nevis
£47
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 57.1% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) 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 Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Only Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)