Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712)
DistilleryGlen SpeyAmrut
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%60%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£195
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £195.

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)
  • +More affordable (£133.99 vs £195)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£195 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 Amrut?

Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712) 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)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Amrut 2013 (bottled 2020) Peated Port Pipe (cask 2712)

SmokeyCooked FruitDried FruitOilyMedicinal

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