Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Distillery 291
£103
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Distillery 291 |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50.4% | 67.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £102.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £103 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £102.95)
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.95 vs £133.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (67.8%) — 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 Distillery?
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)