Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen SpeyBen Nevis
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%47%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£133.99£113.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £114 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £113.95)

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£113.95 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedToastedNuttyOilyLeathery

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