Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single CaskGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryGlen MorayGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.4%50.4%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£97.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask

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).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask is better value at £98 vs £134.

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£97.95 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — 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 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £97.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask 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.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 5742) - The Single Cask

Malt Extract

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

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