Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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.
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Glen Ord
★ 4.00
£113
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
| Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 54.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £113 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is better value at £70 vs £113.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113 vs £69.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £113)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Singleton?
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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 Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask