Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glen Spey
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glen Spey 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 803006) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)