Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£97
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (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 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.83 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (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 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £97 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.83 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.83)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (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 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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