Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Scotia
£120
| Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 59.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £112.5 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £120.
For beginners: Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of