Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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.
Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Dailuaine
£260
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 52.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £260.34 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £260.
For beginners: Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£260.34 vs £179)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £260.34)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Dailuaine 29 Year Old 1995 (cask 8565) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020