Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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.
Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Evan Williams
£52
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Evan Williams | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.1% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £52.25 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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).
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £52.
For beginners: Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.25 vs £49.95)
- −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 affordable (£49.95 vs £52.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Evan?
Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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
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Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021