Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£114
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 51.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £113.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £114 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 £113.95)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)