Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%46.1%
Age21 yr28 yr
Price£133.99£97.81
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £98 vs £134.

For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 £97.81)

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£97.81 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)

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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 305) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried Fruit

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