Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£185
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | North of Scotland |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 41% |
| Age | 14 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £179 | £184.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £185.
For beginners: North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (85/100 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
- +More affordable (£179 vs £184.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£184.95 vs £179)
- −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 North?
North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only North of Scotland 46 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)