Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£114
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - 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).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £114 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £113.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)