Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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.
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 52.8% |
| Age | 45 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £149.7 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£149.7 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £149.7)
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020