Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop'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.
Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice
Caol Ila
£128
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 52.8% |
| Age | 31 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £127.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop'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).
Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £128 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£127.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £127.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice 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.
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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1979 (cask 5305) - Mackillop's Choice
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