Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil
DistilleryGlen SpeyClarendon
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£108
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil is better value at £108 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £108)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£108 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 Clarendon?

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoney

Only Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

Cooked MashOilySmokeyMedicinal

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