Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar
DistilleryGlen ScotiaThe Whisky Cellar
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.1%57.1%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

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 House?

House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar 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

Toasted

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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only House Malt 2011 (bottled 2021) (cask 900177) - The Whisky Cellar

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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