Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Scapa
£199
| Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Brands | Scapa |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.4% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £180 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £180)
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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