Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mac-Talla Strata

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Mac-Talla Strata
DistilleryGlen SpeyMac-Talla
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£119.76£80.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mac-Talla Strata

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value62/100

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mac-Talla Strata

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mac-Talla Strata is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mac-Talla Strata is better value at £81 vs £120.

For beginners: Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.76 vs £80.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mac-Talla Strata

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£80.95 vs £119.76)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Mac-Talla?

Mac-Talla Strata suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Glen Spey 22 Year Old 1995 (batch 18/024) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mac-Talla Strata

SmokeySherriedMedicinalSandy

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