Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryCameron BridgeGlen Spey
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48.8%50.4%
Age32 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 21 years)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1979 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedOily

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

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