Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
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
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£270
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 49.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £179 | £269.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £270.
For beginners: Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (55/100 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 £269.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£269.95 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 Highland?
Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 3214) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)