Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (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
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
North British
£210
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | North British |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £179 | £210 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £210.
For beginners: North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 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 affordable (£179 vs £210)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£210 vs £179)
- −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 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only North British 36 Year Old 1987 (cask 235959) - (Adelphi)