Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£101
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £100.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £101 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £100.71)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£100.71 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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