Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 54.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) is better value at £100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −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 Braeval?
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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