Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaDalmore
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%46%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£43.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 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 £43.99)

Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.99 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

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

Fresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

Only Dalmore 12 Year Old 2000 (cask 9501) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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