Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005
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
SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005
Highland Park
£150
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Highland Park |
| Region | Campbeltown | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 58% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £179 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005 is better value at £150 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £150)
SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£150 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — 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 SMWS?
SMWS 4.242 13 Year Old 2005 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
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