Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style 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.

Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition StyleGlen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryOld ForesterGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV57.5%52.8%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£160£179
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style

Smoke72/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner5/100
Value31/100

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

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

Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style is better value at £160 vs £179.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£160 vs £179)

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water

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 £160)

Who should buy Old?

Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

ChocolateToasted

Only Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style

VanillaMedicinalOld Wood

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

SmokeyLeathery

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