Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland 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
Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Daftmill
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Daftmill |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.4% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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 £99.95)
Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 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 Daftmill?
Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Daftmill 2012 Winter Release / 13 Year Old Lowland Whisky