Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Garioch
£200
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £199.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £200.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (70/100 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 £199.83)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.83 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 Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glen Garioch 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 8554) - Mackillop's Choice