Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Aultmore
£96
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.03 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £96 vs £134.
For beginners: Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£96.03 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — 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 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.03)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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.
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 15 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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