Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£134
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Linkwood |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 44% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £179 | £134.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £134 vs £179.
For beginners: Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 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 £134.03)
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£134.03 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
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