Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Willowbank
★ 4.50
£144
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Willowbank | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £143.95 | £179 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 4.50).
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £144 vs £179.
For beginners: Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£143.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £143.95)
Who should buy Willowbank?
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020