Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive
DistilleryGlen SpeyJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%42%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£133.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £150.

For beginners: Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive is more approachable (70/100 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 £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £133.99)
  • 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 Jura?

Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

Only Jura 18 Year Old - Travel Exclusive

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

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