Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Nevada H&C
£165
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Nevada H&C |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.4% | 57.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £165 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £165.
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)
- +More affordable (£133.99 vs £165)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£165 vs £133.99)
- −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 Smoke?
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b