Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glen Grant
£167
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glen Grant |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 49.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £179 | £167.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £167 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £167.47)
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£167.47 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Glen?
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)