Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dallas Dhu
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dallas Dhu | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.4% |
| Age | 32 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £100.45 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (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).
Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£100.45 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 £100.45)
Who should buy Dallas?
Dallas Dhu 32 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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