Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaGlenturret
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%55.3%
Age14 yr30 yr
Price£179£236.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value28/100

Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £236.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is more approachable (35/100 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 affordable (£179 vs £236.45)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water

Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 14 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£236.45 vs £179)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

Toasted

Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020

SmokeyChocolateLeathery

Only Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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