Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£50
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 56.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £50 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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