Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s
DistilleryGlen ScotiaHiram Walker and Sons
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.1%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£49.95£36
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s is better value at £36 vs £50.

For beginners: Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £36)

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36 vs £49.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Hiram?

Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Hiram Walker Doble-V 1L - 1970s

New Wood

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