Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
DistilleryGlen SpeyBladnoch
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%52.8%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£133.99£99.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams is better value at £99 vs £134.

For beginners: Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.45)

Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£99.45 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 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

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams

Dried Fruit

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