Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5
Foursquare
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.4% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £108 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 is better value at £108 vs £134.
For beginners: Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 is more approachable (85/100 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)
Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£108 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Barbados?
Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5