Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery 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.
Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery
Bruichladdich
£250
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £250 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery
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 0.00).
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £250.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £179)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £250)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020