Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended RumGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryFoursquareGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

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).

Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £99.95)

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum 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

CitricVanilla

Only Foursquare 2011 / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

ChocolateToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitHoneyOld Wood

Explore more