Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask vs Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask
Balvenie
★ 4.00
£199
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £199 | £179 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £199.
For beginners: Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £179)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020