Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryGlen SpeySpirit of Yorkshire Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£128.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is better value at £129 vs £134.

For beginners: Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £128.99)

Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£128.99 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • 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 Filey?

Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl 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)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

ChocolateToastedNew WoodMalt Extract

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