Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Ord
£45
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 56.2% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £45 vs £47.
For beginners: Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £44.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137