Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - 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.
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Fary Lochan
£150
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fary Lochan | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Denmark | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 52.8% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £149.9 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - 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).
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£149.9 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £149.9)
Who should buy Fary?
Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.
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 Fary Lochan 2014 (bottled 2021) (cask 6) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020