Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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.

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
DistilleryClynelishGlen Scotia
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%52.8%
Age27 yr14 yr
Price£237£179
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value28/100

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £237.

For beginners: Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 14 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£237 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 £237)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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

LeatherySmokey

Only Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Old WoodVanillaTobacco

Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

ChocolateToasted

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