Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - 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
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
£96
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.4% | 51.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £96.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £96 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.45)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.45 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
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 Girvan?
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - 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
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