Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Glenlossie
£98
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glenlossie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £97.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask) is better value at £98 vs £134.
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £97.86)
Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£97.86 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 12477) - Family Series (The Single Cask) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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