Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore
£118
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - 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).
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £118 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.95 vs £133.99)
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £117.95)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - 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
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Only Dalmore 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 13370) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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