Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 48.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £107.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £108 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £107.5)
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£107.5 vs £133.99)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 800123) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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