El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still RumGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryEl DoradoGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum

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).

El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £99.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy El?

El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Single Still Rum

Cooked FruitSmokey

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricVanillaOld Wood

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