Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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.
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£49
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £48.86 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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).
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.86 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 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 £48.86)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 72609 & 72610) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021