Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
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
Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
North Star Spirits
£50
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 58.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −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 Secret?
Secret Island 13 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) 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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