Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish 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.

Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask FinishGlen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryTobermoryGlen Scotia
RegionIslandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.9%52.8%
Age21 yr14 yr
Price£160£179
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish

Smoke65/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value28/100

Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish is better value at £160 vs £179.

For beginners: Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£160 vs £179)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 vs £160)

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish 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

Smokey

Only Ledaig 21 Year Old Manzanilla Cask Finish

SherriedOilyKipperyOld Wood

Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

ChocolateToastedLeathery

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