Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory)

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaEdradour
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%57.1%
Age10 yr7 yr
Price£49.95£47.5
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

Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory)

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).

Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 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 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.5)

Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£47.5 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Edradour 7 Year Old 2018 - No.2 Inaugural Release (Signatory)

SherriedChocolate

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