North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£167
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Lowland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.7% | 52.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £166.5 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £167 vs £179.
For beginners: North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£166.5 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — 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 £166.5)
Who should buy North?
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020