Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Craigellachie
£125
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 52.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £125 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £125)
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£125 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland 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
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