Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX 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.
Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX
Glencadam
£144
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glencadam | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £144.03 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX
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).
Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX is better value at £144 vs £179.
For beginners: Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX
Pros
- +More affordable (£144.03 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £144.03)
Who should buy Glencadam?
Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glencadam 17 Year Old 2006 Reserva PX
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020