Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Edradour
£199
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
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 £199.
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 £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7% 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)
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight From The Cask 55.7%