Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
DistilleryGlen SpeyBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%48.9%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£133.99£100.01
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is better value at £100 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 £100.01)

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£100.01 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

Only Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

SherriedToasted

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