Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (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 Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)
Glen Keith
£156
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi) | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £155.95 | £179 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (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 Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi) is better value at £156 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£155.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.5%) — 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 £155.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (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 Keith 23 Year Old 1995 (Adelphi)
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020