Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£179
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
GlenAllachie
£145
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 46.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £179 | £144.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £145 vs £179.
For beginners: Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £144.95)
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£144.95 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)