Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaLongmorn
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%46%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£43.73
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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £43.73)

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.73 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Longmorn 11 Year Old 2003 (cask 10544) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Vegetative

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