Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask 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.

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single CaskGlen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryAberlourGlen Scotia
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58%52.8%
Age13 yr14 yr
Price£159.34£179
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

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).

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask is better value at £159 vs £179.

For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£159.34 vs £179)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • 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 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 vs £159.34)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask 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.

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 Aberlour 13 Year Old (cask 34595) Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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

SmokeyLeathery

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