Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cameron Bridge
£150
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 52.8% |
| Age | 39 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020