Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +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 Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)