Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) 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.
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Glenburgie
£150
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £150 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
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).
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£150 vs £179)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £150)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020