Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) 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.
Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£200
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £200 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
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).
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £200.
For beginners: Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£200 vs £179)
- −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 affordable (£179 vs £200)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020