Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - 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
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Duncan Taylor
£156
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 54.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £179 | £155.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - 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).
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor is better value at £156 vs £179.
For beginners: North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor 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 £155.97)
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£155.97 vs £179)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — 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 North?
North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor 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 North British 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions - Duncan Taylor