Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Brackla
£135
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 50.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £135.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 vs £133.99)
- −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 affordable (£133.99 vs £134.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Brackla?
Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Brackla 15 Year Old 2009 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)