Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Blair Athol |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 56.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £107.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £108 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £107.69)
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£107.69 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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