Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £100 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£100 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £100)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Aultmore 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 9535599) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)