Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Loch Lomond
£193
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 48.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £193.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
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 £193.
For beginners: Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (70/100 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 £193.03)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£193.03 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 Old?
Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Old Rhosdhu 28 Year Old 1994 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)