Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

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

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
DistilleryAberlourGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£67.95£68
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £68 vs £68.

For beginners: Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£67.95 vs £68)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68 vs £67.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodVanilla

Only GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

ChocolateToasted

Where to buy

Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

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