Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaTeaninich
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.1%53.9%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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).

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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

ToastedMalt Extract

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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Cooked FruitOld Wood

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