Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s 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.

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990sGlen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlen Scotia
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%52.8%
Age10 yr14 yr
Price£150£179
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £150 vs £179.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £179)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 vs £150)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Glenfarclas 10 Year Old - 1990s

SherriedMalt ExtractHoneyDried FruitCooked Fruit

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

SmokeyChocolateToastedLeathery

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