Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice 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.
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Glengoyne
£153
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £153.45 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
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).
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice is better value at £153 vs £179.
For beginners: Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£153.45 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — 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 £153.45)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice 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 Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020