Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Mortlach
£48
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 £47.95)
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £49.95)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2019) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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