Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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.
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£142
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Island | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £141.95 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £142 vs £179.
For beginners: Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£141.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
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 £141.95)
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Both taste of
Only Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 5) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020