Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr 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.
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Glen Garioch
★ 5.00
£50
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.4% | 56.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
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 better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr 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 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 Glen Garioch 8 Year Old (cask 2698) - Dràm Mòr
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021