Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
DistilleryGlen ScotiaThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%46.3%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£147.95£95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £148.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£147.95 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £147.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SherriedOld WoodVanillaDried FruitLeathery

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitToastedHoneyVegetativeYeasty

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