Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103)
Annandale
£98
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Annandale | Glen Spey |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.6% | 50.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £98.38 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103)
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).
Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103) is better value at £98 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£98.38 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.38)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Annandale?
Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103) 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.
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
Only Annandale Man O’Sword 10 Year Old 2014 - Bourbon Cask (cask 103)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)