Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneGlen Spey
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.2%50.4%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£107.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £108 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£107.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £107.95)

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

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