Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.8%47.7%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£179£178.95
Rating5.00/52.00/5

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

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

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness41/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £179 vs £179.

For beginners: Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £178.95)

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£178.95 vs £179)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SmokeyChocolateLeathery

Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitNuttyHoneyFragant

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