Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.)
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 Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.)
Glen Grant
£98
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.) is better value at £98 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.) is more approachable (65/100 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 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.49)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.49 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1996 - The Library Collection (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.)