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 Whisky
Kanosuke
£99

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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
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