Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof
DistilleryGlen SpeyPursuit Spirits
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50.4%59.9%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£98.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof is better value at £99 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 £98.5)

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£98.5 vs £133.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.9%) — 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 Pursuit?

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof 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

VanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

Only Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

ToastedNew Wood

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