Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s 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.

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980sGlen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryThe Welsh Whisky Co.Glen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryWalesScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%52.8%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£180£179
Rating5.00/5

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

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).

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £180.

For beginners: Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 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 £180)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water

Who should buy Prince?

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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

Toasted

Only Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyChocolateLeathery

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