Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)
Springbank
£99
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl) is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl) 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 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.5)
Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£98.5 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — 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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 8 Year Old - Open Day 2024 (35cl) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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