Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky
Balmenach
£99
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Balmenach |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.4% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky is more approachable (90/100 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 £98.75)
Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£98.75 vs £133.99)
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 Balmenach?
Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky 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 Balmenach 2011 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak / Hart Brothers Speyside Whisky