Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.67
£49
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.1% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £48.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 4.67).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021