Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s
DistilleryGlen SpeyThe Deveron
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£133.99£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 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 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)

Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)

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 Glen?

Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s

Malt ExtractToastedNuttyHay-like

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