Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
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
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
£140
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 | Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Thomas H. Handy |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 52.8% | 64.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £179 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release) is better value at £140 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179 vs £140)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£140 vs £179)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.7%) — may need water
- −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 Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release) 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
Only Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020
Only Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2021 Release)