Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series
DistilleryGlen SpeyCotswolds
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%52.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£98.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.45)

Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series

Pros

  • +More affordable (£98.45 vs £133.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — 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 Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Cotswolds Golden Wold - The Harvest Series

ToastedMalt ExtractNew Wood

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