Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling) 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.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker
£199
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Other Scotch | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.8% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £199 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling)
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 £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £179)
- −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 affordable (£179 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling) 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 Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Old Bottling)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020