Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859) 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.
Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859)
Benriach
£230
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 52.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £230 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859)
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 £230.
For beginners: Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£230 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 £230)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859) 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 Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020