Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s
DistilleryGlen SpeyTullibardine
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£133.99£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s is more approachable (75/100 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 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)

Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

Only Tullibardine 10 Year Old – 1990s

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

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