Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain
£99
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 50.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£98.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter 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.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2008 (Release No.10898) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)