Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£180
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 27 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £180.
For beginners: Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.95 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 £179.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Aldunie?
Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Aldunie Blended Whisky 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020