Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask 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.
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask
Teeling
£154
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £153.5 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask
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).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask is better value at £154 vs £179.
For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£153.5 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −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 £153.5)
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask 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 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 Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.3 Ruby Port Cask
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020