Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen SpeyBell's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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)

Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • 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 Bell's?

Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky 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

Honey

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaOld Wood

Only Bell's Extra Special / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractToasted

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