Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (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
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch
£98
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 54% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £97.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £98 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 £97.58)
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.58 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3484) - Dimensions (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
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