Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish 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 Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£144
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
| Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish | Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £143.55 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Quick verdict
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish is better value at £144 vs £179.
For beginners: Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£143.55 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £143.55)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020