Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese WhiskyGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryKanosukeGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£98.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky is better value at £99 vs £134.

For beginners: Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£98.95 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £98.95)

Who should buy Kanosuke?

Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

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