Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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
Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Port Dundas
★ 5.00
£199
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Port Dundas |
| Region | Campbeltown | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 58.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £179 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £199.
For beginners: Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
- +More affordable (£179 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £179)
- −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 Port?
Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Port Dundas 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 72910) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)