Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%)
Dalmore
£129
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 50.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £128.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%)
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 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%) is better value at £129 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£128.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £128.95)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.9%) 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 Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)