Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaZuidam
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%55%
Age10 yr3 yr
Price£49.95£52.95
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

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

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).

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) is more approachable (50/100 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
  • 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 Millstone?

Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Millstone 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

NuttyHusky

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