Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlen SpeyDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%48.4%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£133.99£117.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £118 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £117.95)

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£117.95 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) 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.

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt Extract

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