Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old
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
Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old
Bruichladdich
£160
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £179 | £159.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old is better value at £160 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £159.99)
Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£159.99 vs £179)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Octomore?
Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old 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
Only Octomore 12.2 5 Year Old