Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£135
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 52.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £134.9 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £135 vs £179.
For beginners: Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£134.9 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 £134.9)
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020