Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020
DistilleryGlen SpeyThierry Pillot
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£175
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

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 £175.

For beginners: Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020 is more approachable (65/100 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 £175)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 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 Meursault?

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020

Fragant

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