Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II
DistilleryGlen SpeyTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%46%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value50/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Teeling?

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

CitricVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

Only Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

Cooked FruitYeasty

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