Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
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
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£48
| Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | The Epicurean Glasgow Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | The Epicurean |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 58.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £47.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Quick verdict
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.89)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£47.89 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
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 The?
The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition