Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured
Tomintoul
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 59.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Tomintoul 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Oloroso Sherry Butt Matured