Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
★ 4.32
£150
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.32/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.32).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£133.99 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £133.99)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)