Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Langatun
£133
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Langatun |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Switzerland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 62.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £179 | £132.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £133 vs £179.
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)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £132.95)
Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£132.95 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.7%) — 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 Langatun?
Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)