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

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 CaskThe Kurayoshi Tottori
DistilleryGlen ScotiaKurayoshi
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.9%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£69.95£52.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Kurayoshi Tottori

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Kurayoshi Tottori

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Kurayoshi Tottori is better value at £53 vs £70.

For beginners: The Kurayoshi Tottori is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £52.5)

The Kurayoshi Tottori

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £69.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 The?

The Kurayoshi Tottori suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only The Kurayoshi Tottori

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeastyFragant

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