Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Fettercairn
£96
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £95.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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).
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £96 vs £134.
For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£95.95 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +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 £95.95)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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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