Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.
Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caperdonich
£250
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £250 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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: Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Both taste of
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 95076) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020