Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s

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

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s
DistilleryGlen ScotiaHighland Park
RegionCampbeltownIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%40%
Age14 yr12 yr
Price£179£199
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner75/100
Value25/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £199.

For beginners: Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (75/100 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
  • +More affordable (£179 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water

Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £179)

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 Highland?

Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

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

ChocolateToastedLeathery

Only Highland Park 12 Year Old - 1990s

HoneyOld WoodVanilla

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