Flaming Pig Black Cask 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.
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Flaming Pig Black Cask | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flaming Pig | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.1% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £40.24 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.24 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.24)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Flaming?
Flaming Pig Black Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Flaming Pig Black Cask
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021