Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Tullibardine
£101
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 53.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £100.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £101 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £100.71)
Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£100.71 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — 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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 24 Years Old 1989 (cask 1958) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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.
Tasting notes
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