Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlen SpeyLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%54.6%
Age21 yr20 yr
Price£133.99£99.43
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £99 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 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.43)

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.43 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Longmorn 20 Year Old 1992 Cask 71741 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractToasted

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