Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Speyburn
£116
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Speyburn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 60.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £115.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £116 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 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £115.95)
Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — 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 Speyburn?
Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Speyburn 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 552) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)