Gold Spot 9 Year Old 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.
Gold Spot 9 Year Old
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£130
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Gold Spot 9 Year Old | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £130 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Gold Spot 9 Year Old
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Gold Spot 9 Year Old
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Gold Spot 9 Year Old is better value at £130 vs £179.
For beginners: Gold Spot 9 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Gold Spot 9 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£130 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −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
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £130)
Who should buy Gold?
Gold Spot 9 Year Old 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
Only Gold Spot 9 Year Old
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020