Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Grant
£173
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £173.18 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
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 Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £173 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£173.18 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — 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 £173.18)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020