Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
New Riff
£98
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | New Riff |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.4% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £97.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £98 vs £134.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £97.95)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£97.95 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 New?
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange