Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Glen Spey
£63
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £62.95 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £63.
For beginners: Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £62.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Spey 12 Year Old 2014 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137