Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet
DistilleryGlen SpeyMiyagikyo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%55%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£199
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value23/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £199.

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 affordable (£133.99 vs £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £133.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet 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

Honey

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaOld Wood

Only Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet

SherriedCooked Fruit

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