Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
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 Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Scotia
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 59.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 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 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023