Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Benrinnes
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 56.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £100 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 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)