Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (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.
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£39
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £39.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (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 0.00).
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.45 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 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 £39.45)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (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
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Only Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 4348) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021