Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask vs Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

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 CaskSingleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaGlen Ord
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%54.2%
Age8 yr15 yr
Price£69.95£113
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value71/100

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value35/100

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is better value at £70 vs £113.

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 £113)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113 vs £69.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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