Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£118
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Aultmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 45% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £118 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 £118)
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£118 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)