Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi)
Clynelish
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 49% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £107.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi) is better value at £108 vs £134.
For beginners: Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (70/100 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 £107.66)
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£107.66 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Clynelish 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 3233) - (Adelphi)