Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£45
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Invergordon |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.1% | 54.1% |
| Age | 10 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.95)
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Invergordon 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 5243409) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)