Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Paul John
★ 5.00
£148
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Paul John | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £147.95 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £148 vs £179.
For beginners: Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£147.95 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −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
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £147.95)
Who should buy Paul?
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 522) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020