Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£199
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.4% | 46.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £199.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £199.
For beginners: Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +More affordable (£133.99 vs £199.16)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.16 vs £133.99)
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 528136) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Tasting notes
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