Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent 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
Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Glentauchers
£160
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glentauchers |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 53% |
| Age | 14 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £179 | £160.28 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is better value at £160 vs £179.
For beginners: Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 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 £160.28)
Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£160.28 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 18 Year Old Edition No.81 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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
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