Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen SpeyAuchentoshan
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%54.9%
Age21 yr14 yr
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)

Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — 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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Citric

Only Auchentoshan 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 4200) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Malt Extract

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