Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
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
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
New Riff
★ 4.67
£50
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | New Riff |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.1% | 52% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%) 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £49.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.96 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 New?
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (52%) 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
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Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
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