Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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.
Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bladnoch
£250
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.8% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £250 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £250.
For beginners: Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Bladnoch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020