Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Aultmore
£118
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 50.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £118 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £118 vs £134.
For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£118 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £118)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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
Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 23/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)