Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (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
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£191
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £191.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £191.
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
- +More affordable (£133.99 vs £191.2)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£191.2 vs £133.99)
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 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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