Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 vs Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023

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

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023
DistilleryGlen ScotiaTimorous Beastie
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.1%54.3%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£49.95£43.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value68/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023 is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023 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
  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £43.95)

Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Timorous?

Timorous Beastie - Meet The Beast 2023 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

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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