Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Hampden
£220
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Hampden |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.4% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £220 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £220.
For beginners: Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 affordable (£133.99 vs £220)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£220 vs £133.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Hampden?
Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Hampden 2016 LROK / 9 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3