Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown
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
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown
Glenfarclas
£250
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 52.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £179 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown
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: Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown 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 £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown 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 Glenfarclas 17 Year Old 2003 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Campbeltown