Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Scotia
£120
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Talisker |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 57.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £120 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £120.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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
Both taste of