Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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.
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tomintoul
£130
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 52.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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).
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £130 vs £179.
For beginners: Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£129.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £129.95)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
Only Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 19A) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020