Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%48.4%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£133.99£96.56
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £97 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 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.56)

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£96.56 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17235) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt Extract

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