Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Balblair
£99
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 57.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) is better value at £99 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.5)
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.5 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) 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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