Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s
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
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s
The Glenlivet
★ 5.00
£199
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 40% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £179 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is better value at £179 vs £199.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −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 The?
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - Classic Golf Courses of Scotland (Royal Dornoch) - 1980s