Glen Garioch 8 Year Old vs Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Glen Garioch
★ 4.67
£20
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky
Hautes Glaces
£15
| Glen Garioch 8 Year Old | Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Hautes Glaces |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £19.55 | £14.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky
Quick verdict
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky is better value at £15 vs £20.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 8 Year Old is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£19.55 vs £14.95)
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£14.95 vs £19.55)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 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 Hautes?
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Garioch 8 Year Old
Only Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky