Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s
DistilleryGlen SpeyCurtis
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £150.

For beginners: Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s 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)
  • +More affordable (£133.99 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 Curtis?

Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Citric

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Curtis London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

FragantVegetative

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