Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Glen Moray
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
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).
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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