Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (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 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£52
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Tobermory |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 48.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £52.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £52.
For beginners: Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.43)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.43 vs £49.95)
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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Only Ledaig 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)