Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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.
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Deanston
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 52.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £150 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £179)
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 £150)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020