Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%)
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£115
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
| Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £115 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is better value at £70 vs £115.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115 vs £69.95)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £115)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%) 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 Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask 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
Only Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (58.6%)
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask