An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 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.
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£38
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 56.1% |
| Age | 4 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £37.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £38 vs £50.
For beginners: An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£37.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −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 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £37.95)
Who should buy An?
An Iconic Speyside 4 Year Old 2010 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 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 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
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021