Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlen SpeyInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%51.5%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£133.99£132.36
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £132 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 £132.36)

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£132.36 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - 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

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Inchgower 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 13713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitTobacco

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