Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlen Moray
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%60.7%
Age21 yr20 yr
Price£133.99£195
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £195.

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 affordable (£133.99 vs £195)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£195 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX 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

Old Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoney

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 750408) - HEX

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

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