Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer
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
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer
Bimber
£199
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Bimber |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 58.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £179 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer
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 £199.
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 affordable (£179 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 Bimber?
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer 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 Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 402) - Ludwig The Composer