Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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.
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Bunnahabhain
£285
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.1% | 52.8% |
| Age | 32 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £284.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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 £285.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£284.95 vs £179)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £284.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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