Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£98
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.4% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £98 vs £134.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £98.29)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£98.29 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)