Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Fary Lochan
£150
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Fary Lochan |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Denmark |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 60.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £179 | £149.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £149.9)
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£149.9 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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.
Who should buy Fary?
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd