Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish
£136
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £136.45 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 £136.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£136.45 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 £136.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)