Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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.
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Ardbeg
£200
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61% | 52.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive)
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 £200.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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
Only Ardbeg 15 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020