Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt
DistilleryGlen SpeyHardenberg
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt is more approachable (90/100 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 £99.95)

Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 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 Beverbach?

Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Beverbach Limited Release 2018 Single Malt

SherriedMalt Extract

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