Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky
DistilleryGlen SpeyEast London Liquor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£95.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky is better value at £96 vs £134.

For beginners: East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English 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 £95.95)

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£95.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 East?

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

Dried FruitOilyTobaccoToasted

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