Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited
Smögen
★ 5.00
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Smögen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 68.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £107.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited
Quick verdict
Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited is better value at £108 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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £107.95)
Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£107.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
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 Smögen?
Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Smögen 6 Year Old 2013 - Primör Revisited