Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
DistilleryGlen ScotiaGlen Garioch
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%58.4%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water

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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr

New Wood

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