Green Spot Château Montelena vs Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Green Spot Château Montelena
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£72
Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Speyside
£111
| Green Spot Château Montelena | Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spot Whiskey | Speyside |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £71.5 | £111.22 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Green Spot Château Montelena
Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Green Spot Château Montelena
Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £111.
For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Green Spot Château Montelena
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.5 vs £111.22)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.22 vs £71.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Green?
Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - 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 Green Spot Château Montelena
Only Speyside 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 13901) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)