Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen SpeyMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%51.8%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£133.99£133.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value37/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £134 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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedToastedDried FruitChocolate

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