The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia 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.

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - GaláxiaGlen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryThe Lakes DistilleryGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%52.8%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£168.95£179
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner60/100
Value30/100

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value28/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia is better value at £169 vs £179.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£168.95 vs £179)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 vs £168.95)

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia 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 The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Galáxia

SherriedVanilla

Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokeyChocolateToastedLeathery

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