Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Benriach
£112
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 53.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £111.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor is better value at £112 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £111.69)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£111.69 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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 Benriach?
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor 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 Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor