Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£55
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 56.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £54.99 | £47.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £55.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.99 vs £47.3)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £54.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137