J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4 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.

J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryJ.J. CorryGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%52.8%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£194.5£179
Rating5.00/5

J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4

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 £195.

For beginners: J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£194.5 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 £194.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water

Who should buy J.J.?

J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 J.J. Corry The Flintlock - Batch 4

CitricVanillaHoneySherriedFragant

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

SmokeyChocolateLeathery

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