Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£49
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 56.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.2 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£49.2 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.2)
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15378) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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