Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) 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.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£183
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £182.57 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
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 £183.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£182.57 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 £182.57)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) 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
Only Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020