Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) 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.

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
DistilleryBen NevisGlen Scotia
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%56.1%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£46.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)

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).

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory) 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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Ben Nevis 8 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #5 (Signatory)

SherriedDried Fruit

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

Fresh FruitHoney

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