Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 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 - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980sGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryGlen MorayGlen Spey
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£96£133.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s is better value at £96 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£96 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £96)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old - Highland Regiments The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders - 1980s

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

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