Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks) 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.
Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£181
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Decadent Drinks | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 52.8% |
| Age | 19 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £180.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks)
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 Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £181.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£180.95 vs £179)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£179 vs £180.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks) 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
Both taste of
Only Old Orkney 19 Year Old (Fifth Release) (Decadent Drinks)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020