Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood
£145
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 26 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £145 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £145 vs £179.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£145 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −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 £145)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020