Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen SpeySpeyside
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%61.3%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£133.99£96.62
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value41/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £97 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.62)

Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£96.62 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Speyside?

Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanilla

Only Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried Fruit

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