Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£107
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £107.37 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £107 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£107.37 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £107.37)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)