Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
North British
£96
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £96.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £96 vs £134.
For beginners: North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.08)
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£96.08 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −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 North?
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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