Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
£143
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | 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 | 51.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 38 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £142.97 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £143 vs £179.
For beginners: Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£142.97 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −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 £142.97)
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020