Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) 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.
Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Strathisla
£195
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £194.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £195.
For beginners: Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£194.95 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 £194.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Strathisla 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020