Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£51
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £50.77 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £51.
For beginners: Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.77 vs £47.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £50.77)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)