Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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
Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£250
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Campbeltown | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 50.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £179 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £250.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 affordable (£179 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£249.95 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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Inchmurrin 26 Year Old 1998 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)