Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£140
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 55.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £179 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £140 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £140)
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£140 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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