Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & RuddGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryDufftownGlen Spey
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%50.4%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£98.26£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £98 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£98.26 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — 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 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.26)

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Dufftown 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 03087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaOld Wood

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