Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%51.7%
Age21 yr17 yr
Price£133.99£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection is more approachable (65/100 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 17 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)

Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Glenlossie 17 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Malt ExtractYeasty

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