Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) vs Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£150
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £149.91 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£149.91 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £149.91)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) 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 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 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 Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020