Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) vs Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryAberlourGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.9%56.1%
Age6 yr10 yr
Price£44.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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).

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)

NuttyOily

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

ToastedHoney

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