Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (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 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Ben Nevis
★ 3.00
£50
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
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 3.00).
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2014 - The Decanter Collection (Signatory)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021