Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049)
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
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049)
Kavalan
★ 4.37
£139
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Kavalan |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Taiwan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.8% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £179 | £139 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.37/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.37).
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049) is better value at £139 vs £179.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £139)
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£139 vs £179)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask 60821049) 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
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