Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
DistilleryGlen ScotiaEdradour
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%55.7%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£49.95£39.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water

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 Edradour?

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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

VanillaToastedHoney

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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SherriedCooked Fruit

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