Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cambus
£190
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Cambus |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 52.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £179 | £189.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £190.
For beginners: Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 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 affordable (£179 vs £189.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£189.95 vs £179)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Cambus?
Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Cambus 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 1112914) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)