Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - 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
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£155
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glen Moray |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 52.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £179 | £154.88 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - 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 Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £155 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £154.88)
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£154.88 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −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 Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - 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 Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange