Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
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
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Longmorn
£150
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Longmorn |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £179 | £149.91 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) is better value at £150 vs £179.
For beginners: Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 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 £149.91)
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£149.91 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8643) (Adelphi)