Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof
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
Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof
The Black Bottle Distillery
★ 4.67
£39
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | The Black Bottle Distillery |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 58% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £38.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.5)
Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£38.5 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Randolph?
Randolph Oxford Barrel Proof suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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