Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Scotia
£78
| Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Campbeltown | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 56.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £77.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is better value at £70 vs £78.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £77.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.95 vs £69.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange