Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Cooley
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cooley | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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).
Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — 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 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cooley?
Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Cooley 10 Year Old 1999 (cask 881) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)