Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
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
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Aberlour
£45
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Aberlour |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 46.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.95)
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.95)
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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Only Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)