Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Valinch & Mallet
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Valinch & Mallet |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 51.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) is better value at £100 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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 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 County?
County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet) 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 County Louth 14 Year Old 2003 (cask 17-3001) (Valinch & Mallet)