Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£117
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
| Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 54.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £116.5 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is better value at £70 vs £117.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.5 vs £69.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £116.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask 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
Only Fettercairn 21 Year Old 1997 (casks 5611 & 5612) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask