Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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
Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tamdhu
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £100 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 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.5)
Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.5 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Tamdhu 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 21865) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)