Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig
£173
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Laphroaig |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 54.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £179 | £172.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £173 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £172.99)
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£172.99 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)