Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky
DistilleryGlen SpeyBladnoch
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£99.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky is better value at £99 vs £134.

For beginners: Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.25)

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.25 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricHoneyOld Wood

Only Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractFragant

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